Sonny
BoyOrigin: American English · English
Meaning
“son; young boy”
Cultural Notes
Sonny originated as an affectionate American nickname for a son or young boy and became an independent given name popular in mid-century America.
Popularity
Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Sonny
- Sonny Liston, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Corleone
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