Sophia
Peaked at #1 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sophia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sophia — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1
in 2011
Current rank
#6
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sophia reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #1 nationally with 21,861 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3 (2014) to #6 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Sophia ranks #6 nationally for girls, with 12,088 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6 | 12,088 |
| 2023 | #5 | 11,984 |
| 2022 | #5 | 12,375 |
| 2021 | #6 | 12,578 |
| 2020 | #5 | 13,095 |
| 2019 | #4 | 13,813 |
| 2018 | #5 | 14,004 |
| 2017 | #5 | 14,936 |
Sophia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2686
in 2004
Last ranked
#8822
in 2023
Years tracked
42
1917–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Sophia reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #2686 nationally with 40 babies given the name that year.
Sophia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #8822.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #8,822 | 9 |
| 2022 | #7,194 | 12 |
| 2021 | #8,072 | 10 |
| 2020 | #7,427 | 11 |
| 2019 | #5,759 | 16 |
| 2018 | #5,742 | 16 |
| 2017 | #5,082 | 19 |
| 2016 | #5,283 | 18 |
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 Sophia most popular?
Sophia was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #1 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sophia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sophia?
At least 426,919 babies have been recorded with the name Sophia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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