Ophelia
girl name#264 in 2025Ophelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #230 in 1882, ranks #264 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#264
rank today
#230
peak (1882)
1,183
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #258 |
| 1890s | #294 |
| 1900s | #299 |
| 1910s | #353 |
| 1920s | #372 |
| 1930s | #472 |
| 1940s | #658 |
| 1950s | #821 |
| 1960s | #1337 |
| 1970s | #2191 |
| 1980s | #3203 |
| 1990s | #4209 |
| 2000s | #3741 |
| 2010s | #1060 |
| 2020s | #295 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ophelia has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Ophelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ophelia alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ophelia in 2025?
- Ophelia ranks #264 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,183 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ophelia most popular?
- Ophelia peaked in 1882, reaching #230 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ophelia with classmates?
- Ophelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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