Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sofia.
National Rank (2025)
#9
All-Time Peak Rank
#9 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
186,744
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Sofia Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Sofia
According to SSA data, Sofia achieved its highest historical rank of #9 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 9,702 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 14.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 140 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sofia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-14.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,702Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
23yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
140Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:45
1890s:113
1900s:166
1910s:429
1920s:628
1930s:454
1940s:380
1950s:515
1960s:898
1970s:1,576
1980s:2,643
1990s:7,827
2000s:43,380
2010s:82,402
2020s:45,288
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSo-f-ia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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