Sonora Name Popularity and Statistics
Sonora is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sonora?
Sonora is spelled S-O-N-O-R-A. The name has 6 letters.
Sonora Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,998
Recorded Births55
- Girls usage fell 109 places to #2,998 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sonora Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 55 | #2,998 |
| 2024 | Girls | 57 | #2,889 |
| 2023 | Girls | 62 | #2,757 |
| 2022 | Girls | 60 | #2,821 |
| 2021 | Girls | 47 | #3,339 |
| 2020 | Girls | 48 | #3,221 |
| 2019 | Girls | 59 | #2,814 |
| 2018 | Girls | 52 | #3,107 |
| 2017 | Girls | 53 | #3,053 |
| 2016 | Girls | 43 | #3,588 |
| 2015 | Girls | 37 | #3,989 |
| 2014 | Girls | 41 | #3,719 |
| 2013 | Girls | 32 | #4,422 |
| 2012 | Girls | 28 | #4,957 |
| 2011 | Girls | 39 | #3,843 |
| 2010 | Girls | 38 | #3,961 |
| 2009 | Girls | 26 | #5,378 |
| 2008 | Girls | 23 | #5,955 |
| 2007 | Girls | 41 | #3,848 |
| 2006 | Girls | 26 | #5,233 |
| 2005 | Girls | 24 | #5,266 |
| 2004 | Girls | 19 | #6,216 |
| 2003 | Girls | 25 | #4,943 |
| 2002 | Girls | 17 | #6,392 |
When Was Sonora Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
62 recorded births
National rank #2,757
2022 · Girls
60 recorded births
National rank #2,821
2019 · Girls
59 recorded births
National rank #2,814
2024 · Girls
57 recorded births
National rank #2,889
Where Sonora Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #1,714 | 13 |
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |