Sonia Tull

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sonia Tull — Greek
105K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sonia Tull is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Sonia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, as a diminutive for Sofiya (Greek Sophia "Wisdom"). The name was popularised in the English-speaking world by characters in the novels Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1866, English translation 1885) and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869, English translation 1886), and later by a 1917 bestselling novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, by Stephen McKenna. The surname Tull: Davis Tull (born 1991), American football player) Edmund Tull (1870–1911), Hungarian artist Fisher Tull (1934–1994), American musician Jethro Tull (agriculturist) (1674–1740), English agricultural pioneer Mustafa Wahbi et Tull (1897–1949), Jordanian poet Patrick Tull (1941–2006), British actor Renetta Garrison Tull, American electrical engineer Thomas Tull (born 1970), American businessman and film producer Walter Tull (1888–1918), British football player and soldier Vernon Tull and Cora Tull, a fictional couple in the William Faulkner novel As I Lay Dying Sonia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 105K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sonia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sonia

Greek

Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, as a diminutive for Sofiya (Greek Sophia "Wisdom"). The name was popularised in the English-speaking world by characters in the novels Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1866, English translation 1885) and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869, English translation 1886), and later by a 1917 bestselling novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, by Stephen McKenna.

Surname: Tull

English

Davis Tull (born 1991), American football player) Edmund Tull (1870–1911), Hungarian artist Fisher Tull (1934–1994), American musician Jethro Tull (agriculturist) (1674–1740), English agricultural pioneer Mustafa Wahbi et Tull (1897–1949), Jordanian poet Patrick Tull (1941–2006), British actor Renetta Garrison Tull, American electrical engineer Thomas Tull (born 1970), American businessman and film producer Walter Tull (1888–1918), British football player and soldier Vernon Tull and Cora Tull, a fictional couple in the William Faulkner novel As I Lay Dying

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sonia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sonia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sonia Tull:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sonia?
The first name Sonia originates from Greek. Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, as a diminutive for Sofiya (Greek Sophia "Wisdom"). The name was popularised in the English-speaking world by characters in the novels Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1866, English translation 1885) and War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (1869, English translation 1886), and later by a 1917 bestselling novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, by Stephen McKenna.
When was Sonia most popular?
The name Sonia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tull?
The surname Tull originates from English. Davis Tull (born 1991), American football player) Edmund Tull (1870–1911), Hungarian artist Fisher Tull (1934–1994), American musician Jethro Tull (agriculturist) (1674–1740), English agricultural pioneer Mustafa Wahbi et Tull (1897–1949), Jordanian poet Patrick Tull (1941–2006), British actor Renetta Garrison Tull, American electrical engineer Thomas Tull (born 1970), American businessman and film producer Walter Tull (1888–1918), British football player and soldier Vernon Tull and Cora Tull, a fictional couple in the William Faulkner novel As I Lay Dying
What are the origins of the name Sonia Tull?
The name Sonia Tull combines two different traditions: the first name Sonia has Greek roots, while the surname Tull originates from English.
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