Ophelia
5 countries#264 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ophelia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
25,785 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #264 · peaked in 2024 with 1,223 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,217 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2021 with 446 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,071 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #116 · peaked in 2021 with 433 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,542 births recorded 1965–2022 · currently #4510 · peaked in 1992 with 139 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
116 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #183 · peaked in 2025 with 22 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
30 births recorded 2021–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2022 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ophelia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3414 | — |
| 2007 | #2750 | ↑664 |
| 2008 | #2042 | ↑708 |
| 2009 | #2485 | ↓443 |
| 2010 | #2059 | ↑426 |
| 2011 | #1840 | ↑219 |
| 2012 | #1566 | ↑274 |
| 2013 | #1277 | ↑289 |
| 2014 | #1121 | ↑156 |
| 2015 | #978 | ↑143 |
| 2016 | #582 | ↑396 |
| 2017 | #417 | ↑165 |
| 2018 | #373 | ↑44 |
| 2019 | #385 | ↓12 |
| 2020 | #391 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #321 | ↑70 |
| 2022 | #271 | ↑50 |
| 2023 | #265 | ↑6 |
| 2024 | #259 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #264 | ↓5 |
Frequently asked questions about Ophelia
Is Ophelia a popular name?
Yes — Ophelia currently ranks #264 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ophelia more common for boys or girls?
Ophelia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ophelia most popular?
Ophelia peaked in 2024 in United States, with 1,223 recorded births that year.
Is Ophelia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ophelia’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #233 in 1880 to #264 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ophelia?
At least 30,544 babies have been recorded with the name Ophelia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ophelia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ophelia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ophelia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ophelia include Norah, Aliyah, Talia, Aspen.
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