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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sophia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sophi|Sophiaelizabeth
GreekGirl→ Stable

Sophia

so-FEE-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#6
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy — · → Stable

#6
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 82
Peak rank
#5 in 2020
5yr change
-1 ranks
Birth frequency
33.6 per 10,000 births
Sex split
8% boy · 92% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6 · Stable since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Sophia

Popularity score: 82  ·  SSA Rank: #6

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
20
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekClassicRegalPhilosophicalFeminine-leaning3-syllableTimelessVirtue nameVery PopularElegant
Character
wisdom and insightgraceful elegancethoughtful intelligencequiet strengthcompassionate understanding
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sophias

determinedwisefaithfulsteadfastspiritual
STRONG
High confidence

Sophia is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #6 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -1 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6 · common
Sophia at a Glance
Meaning:Wisdom. Derived from the Greek word 'sophia,' meaning wisdom and divine knowledge in classical philosophy and early Christian theology.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#5 in 2020
5yr change:-1 ranks
Sex usage:8% boy · 92% girl
Notable bearers
Sophia Loren
Note: primarily female bearer; limited male historical usage
Similar Sound
SofiaSophieSofieSiennaSerena
Similar Style
OliviaIsabellaVictoriaGraceCharlotte
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sophia
EmmaOliviaAvaCharlotteLucasBenjaminOliverEthan
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Sophia illustration
Name Intelligence
Sophia · Overview
Summary

Sophia is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #6 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Regal · Meaningful character
Sophia carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #6, you will likely encounter other Sophias. Consider whether that matters to you.
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sophia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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