Sophia
girl name#5 in 2025Sophia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 2011, ranks #5 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5
rank today
#1
peak (2011)
12,561
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #130 |
| 1890s | #163 |
| 1900s | #197 |
| 1910s | #237 |
| 1920s | #393 |
| 1930s | #639 |
| 1940s | #768 |
| 1950s | #782 |
| 1960s | #442 |
| 1970s | #442 |
| 1980s | #244 |
| 1990s | #158 |
| 2000s | #18 |
| 2010s | #3 |
| 2020s | #5 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sophia has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 418,000 people named Sophia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sophia alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sophia in 2025?
- Sophia ranks #5 among US girl names in 2025, with 12,561 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sophia most popular?
- Sophia peaked in 2011, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sophia with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Sophia.
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