Sophie
Peaked at #51 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sophie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sophie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#51
in 2011
Current rank
#60
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Sophie reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #51 nationally with 4,732 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #91 (2014) to #60 (2024) — a 34% improvement.
As of 2024, Sophie ranks #60 nationally for girls, with 3,574 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #60 | 3,574 |
| 2023 | #60 | 3,589 |
| 2022 | #63 | 3,521 |
| 2021 | #76 | 3,329 |
| 2020 | #75 | 3,315 |
| 2019 | #85 | 3,185 |
| 2018 | #98 | 2,948 |
| 2017 | #106 | 2,837 |
Sophie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1521
in 1907
Last ranked
#12042
in 2023
Years tracked
18
1907–2023
Trend
Stable
Sophie was already at its most popular for boys in 1907 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1521), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Sophie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #12042.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #12,042 | 6 |
| 2012 | #13,931 | 5 |
| 2011 | #8,664 | 9 |
| 2010 | #11,991 | 6 |
| 2007 | #8,821 | 9 |
| 2004 | #9,797 | 7 |
| 1989 | #6,836 | 7 |
| 1930 | #3,949 | 6 |
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 Sophie most popular?
Sophie was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #51 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sophie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sophie?
At least 134,691 babies have been recorded with the name Sophie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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