girls' name 1967–2017

Sonia

Sonia is losing ground — from #90 in 1967 to #828 in 2017.

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#828 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
2,067 total 1967–2017

Note: Sonia hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 111 to 2 (-98%).

Peak popularity was in 1972 (295 registrations).

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Peak 1972 · 295
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 16

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Sonia was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Sonia popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #558)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Sonia — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #558
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In 2017: 2 babies named Sonia across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Sonia?
Between 1967 and 2017, Sonia was registered for 2,067 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Sonia a popular name in Australia?
Sonia has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #828 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.