Sophia vs Sylvia
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Sophia
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #5
- Peak
- #1 (2011)
- Babies in 2025
- 12,561
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, FL
VS
Sylvia
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #300
- Peak
- #50 (1937)
- Babies in 2025
- 1,017
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- PA, CA, NY
The verdict
Sophia is the more popular pick (#5 vs #300). If you want a name everyone recognizes, go Sophia; if you want your child to be the only one in class, Sylvia wins.
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