Sofia
girl name#9 in 2025Sofia entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #9 in 2025, ranks #9 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1881–2025
#9
rank today
#9
peak (2025)
8,252
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #826 |
| 1890s | #993 |
| 1900s | #963 |
| 1910s | #909 |
| 1920s | #939 |
| 1930s | #1095 |
| 1940s | #1378 |
| 1950s | #1408 |
| 1960s | #1152 |
| 1970s | #870 |
| 1980s | #688 |
| 1990s | #409 |
| 2000s | #80 |
| 2010s | #17 |
| 2020s | #13 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sofia has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 183,000 people named Sofia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sofia is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sofia in 2025?
- Sofia ranks #9 among US girl names in 2025, with 8,252 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sofia most popular?
- Sofia peaked in 2025, reaching #9 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sofia with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Sofia.
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