Sophia
Female name · ★ Classic
177,523
Total Births
2011
Peak Year
#5
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sophia
Sophia is of Greek origin meaning 'wisdom,' the name of an early saint and the great cathedral Hagia Sophia. It was the #1 US female name in 2011-2013. The name is currently popular worldwide, ranking #1 in multiple countries.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,177 births |
| 1890s | 2,876 births |
| 1900s | 2,451 births |
| 1910s | 2,748 births |
| 1920s | 1,374 births |
| 1930s | 472 births |
| 1940s | 421 births |
| 1950s | 627 births |
| 1960s | 1,917 births |
| 1970s | 1,798 births |
| 1980s | 4,176 births |
| 1990s | 9,484 births |
| 2000s | 44,483 births |
| 2010s | 85,307 births |
| 2020s | 16,212 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sophia?
Sophia has been given to 177,523 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2011 with 14,835 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #5.
Is Sophia a boy or girl name?
Sophia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Sophia most popular?
Sophia was most popular in 2011, when 14,835 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Sophia?
Sophia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).