Sofia
Peaked at #10 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Sofia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sofia — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#10
in 2024
Current rank
#10
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Sofia reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #10 nationally with 8,094 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #12 (2014) to #10 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Sofia ranks #10 nationally for girls, with 8,094 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10 | 8,094 |
| 2023 | #12 | 7,665 |
| 2022 | #13 | 7,280 |
| 2021 | #18 | 6,980 |
| 2020 | #17 | 6,987 |
| 2019 | #17 | 7,401 |
| 2018 | #17 | 7,663 |
| 2017 | #15 | 8,175 |
Sofia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4973
in 2004
Current rank
#13908
in 2024
Years tracked
22
1974–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1974, Sofia reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #4973 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8696 (2014) to #13908 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Sofia ranks #13908 nationally for boys, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #13,908 | 5 |
| 2023 | #9,613 | 8 |
| 2022 | #9,708 | 8 |
| 2021 | #11,929 | 6 |
| 2020 | #9,431 | 8 |
| 2019 | #6,359 | 14 |
| 2018 | #9,541 | 8 |
| 2017 | #10,605 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sofia most popular?
Sofia was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #10 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sofia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sofia?
At least 178,628 babies have been recorded with the name Sofia in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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