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Sonnet Girl

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSON-it / /ˈsɒn.ɪt/

English; French

Meaning

English: a short poem; French: a little song

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sonnet is derived from the English word for a type of poem that traditionally consists of 14 lines. It has roots in the Italian word 'sonetto,' which means 'little song.' The form became popular during the Renaissance, particularly in the works of poets like Petrarch and Shakespeare. As a name, Sonnet reflects a connection to literature and the arts.

Trend Summary

The name Sonnet has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sonnet was first seen in the United States in 1972. Sonnet has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sonnet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sonnet (2009)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19725
197314
19748
19758
197612
19779
197813
19799
19809
19817
19829
19837
19855
19867
19978
19996
20008
200213
20037
20047
20066
20079
20086
200914
20108
20117
201210
201417
201512
201610
20179
20189
201913
20207
20217
202214
202314
202420