How Many People Are Named Sophia?
426,919
people in the United States are named Sophia
1 in 784 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#165
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1274%
Of US population
Peak Year
2012
22,353 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Greek, German, Ancient Greek
Pronunciation:
so-FEE-ə (English), sə-FIE-ə (British English), zo-FEE-a (German)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "wisdom" in Greek. This was the name of an early, probably mythical, saint who died of grief after her three daughters were martyred during the reign of the emperor Hadrian. Legends about her probably arose as a result of a medieval misunderstanding of the phrase Hagia Sophia "Holy Wisdom", which is the name of a large basilica in Constantinople.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 18.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
66,580
Texas
39,565
New York
30,168
Florida
26,776
Illinois
18,007
Pennsylvania
17,325
Ohio
15,064
New Jersey
13,425
Michigan
12,292
Massachusetts
10,872
💡 Fun Facts About "Sophia"
- 12,088 babies were named Sophia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2012
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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