US Popularity:9121
Origin:Italian
Meaning:Little song
Sonnet is a gender-neutral name of Italian and Latin origin. Referring to a type of 14-line poem, the name derives from the Italian word sonetto, meaning “little song.” Sonnets were invented in the 13th century, and were often used to express love, making this name an adorable way to declare your love for baby! Some famous examples include Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee?” and Shakespeare’s “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” If you’re a lover of poetry, Sonnet could be a unique and beautiful name for your little one. Actor Forest Whitaker chose it for his daughter in 1996.

How Popular Is The Name Sonnet?

U.S. Births

Overall:Sonnet is currently #9121 in U.S. births
Boy:Sonnet is currently #13913 in U.S. births
Girl:Sonnet is currently #6106 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#6106
in 2024
+ 2289
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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