Sony, often associated with the renowned electronics company, is a unisex given name of Japanese origin. It was initially used as a female name but has since gained popularity as a male name as well. The name Sony is believed to have been coined by Akio Morita, co-founder of the Sony Corporation, for his firstborn son. The name itself does not have a direct translation or specific meaning in any language. However, it is often associated with qualities such as uniqueness and innovation due to its association with the successful electronics company that bears the same name.
It appears that the name Sony has experienced periods of popularity and decline over the years since 1974. The most popular years for the name were in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with a peak of 16 births in 1988 and 12 births in 1991. However, there was a significant drop after that period, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1993 onwards. The name Sony has seen some recent resurgence, however, with 7 births recorded each in 2016, 2020, and 2021. Overall, there have been a total of 287 births registered with the name Sony since 1974.