The name Sonder is of German origin and means "special" or "unique." It comes from the German word "sonder," which can be translated as "especially" or "in particular."
The name Sonder has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages in Germany. It was originally used as a given name for boys, but over time it has also been used as a surname.
Today, Sonder is still a relatively uncommon name, but it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Australia. Some famous people with the name Sonder include American musician and songwriter Adam Sonderberg, better known by his stage name "Sonny" Moore, who is the lead singer of the band "Sonder Bomb.
In recent years, the name Sonder has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States. According to statistics from the Social Security Administration, there were only 8 babies named Sonder born in 2020. However, this number increased to 14 in 2021 and then jumped up significantly to 17 births in 2022.
This upward trend continued into 2023 with a total of 15 babies being given the name Sonder. In total, over the past four years, there have been 54 children born in the United States named Sonder.
While these numbers may still be relatively low compared to other popular baby names, they show that Sonder is becoming an increasingly chosen name for newborns in recent times. It will be interesting to see if this trend continues and if the popularity of the name Sonder grows even more in future years.