Sophia
5 countries#5 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sophia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
439,619 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #5 · peaked in 2012 with 22,354 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
48,300 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #8 · peaked in 2012 with 3,286 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
41,834 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #12 · peaked in 2012 with 2,855 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16,294 births recorded 1920–2022 · currently #125 · peaked in 2019 with 485 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,211 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #9 · peaked in 2014 with 271 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,255 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #15 · peaked in 2011 with 179 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sophia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9 | — |
| 2007 | #6 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #7 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #4 | ↑3 |
| 2010 | #2 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #1 | ↑1 |
| 2012 | #1 | — |
| 2013 | #1 | — |
| 2014 | #3 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #3 | — |
| 2016 | #4 | ↓1 |
| 2017 | #5 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #5 | — |
| 2019 | #4 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #4 | — |
| 2021 | #6 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #5 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #5 | — |
| 2024 | #6 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #5 | ↑1 |
Frequently asked questions about Sophia
Is Sophia a popular name?
Yes — Sophia currently ranks #5 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sophia more common for boys or girls?
Sophia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sophia most popular?
Sophia peaked in 2012 in United States, with 22,354 recorded births that year.
Is Sophia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sophia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #117 in 1880 to #5 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sophia?
At least 504,213 babies have been recorded with the name Sophia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sophia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sophia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sophia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sophia include Emma, Amelia, Mia, Isabella.
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