Baby Name Popularity Profile

Sophia

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Sophia.

✦ Wisdom 🌍 Greek virtue traditional
National Rank (2025) #5
All-Time Peak Rank #1 Achieved 2011
Total U.S. Births 439,108 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 22,336 births in 2012
πŸ’‘ The Sophia Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Wisdom
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from the Greek word 'sophia' (σοφία) meaning 'wisdom'.
Common Nicknames
Sophie Soph
Alternative Spellings
Sofia
Pronunciation: so-FEE-ah
Themes & Categories
virtue traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Sophia

According to SSA data, Sophia achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 22,336 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 28.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Sophia across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -28.0% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 22,336 births in 2012
Years in Top 100 29 yrs
Years in Top 500 113 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 1,865
1890s: 2,522
1900s: 2,460
1910s: 5,237
1920s: 3,277
1930s: 1,117
1940s: 1,054
1950s: 1,578
1960s: 4,908
1970s: 4,581
1980s: 10,823
1990s: 24,503
2000s: 119,251
2010s: 181,174
2020s: 74,758

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Sop-h-ia
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, Florida, California, Alaska
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #5 3,717 2011 5.9% Decline
Arizona #2 10,211 2013 12.7% Decline
Florida #5 27,757 2011 +4.1% Growth
California #3 68,267 2012 15.9% Decline
Alaska #14 930 2010 42.9% Decline
Delaware #2 1,243 2010 +57.7% Growth
Washington #4 9,517 2012 3.8% Decline
Colorado #3 6,800 2012 +7.6% Growth
New Hampshire #3 1,761 2011 +45.0% Growth
Oregon #5 4,990 2011 +6.9% Growth
Texas #5 40,939 2013 7.6% Decline
New Jersey #4 13,823 2011 12.2% Decline
Rhode Island #4 1,793 2012 14.6% Decline
Maryland #5 7,379 2011 10.6% Decline
New Mexico #3 2,614 2012 27.8% Decline
Connecticut #2 5,162 2011 +1.2% Growth
Idaho #8 1,848 2012 +12.7% Growth
Massachusetts #2 11,191 2011 0.3% Decline
Utah #20 3,732 2011 8.0% Decline
Virginia #3 10,031 2012 +1.9% Growth
Hawaii #4 1,297 2012 14.3% Decline
Minnesota #7 7,648 2010 +14.8% Growth
New York #4 30,886 2011 15.6% Decline
Vermont #5 657 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #3 18,483 2012 4.6% Decline
North Carolina #4 10,502 2012 +7.0% Growth
Indiana #5 8,262 2010 10.0% Decline
Missouri #6 7,656 2012 4.5% Decline
Kansas #6 3,612 2011 5.6% Decline
Wisconsin #3 6,801 2010 +6.6% Growth
Ohio #3 15,530 2012 +5.0% Growth
Georgia #6 9,373 2013 2.8% Decline
Michigan #3 12,637 2012 5.0% Decline
Pennsylvania #2 17,833 2011 +3.7% Growth
Nebraska #14 2,408 2012 6.9% Decline
Maine #12 1,430 2011 12.8% Decline
Wyoming #13 431 2013 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #2 1,355 2004 +24.1% Growth
Tennessee #5 6,170 2012 +12.4% Growth
Montana #8 873 2010 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #5 3,958 2013 +19.4% Growth
Kentucky #3 4,728 2013 +12.9% Growth
South Dakota #21 914 2010 16.7% Decline
Oklahoma #4 3,651 2011 +16.7% Growth
Iowa #7 3,467 2012 +1.0% Growth
North Dakota #36 885 2012 33.3% Decline
Louisiana #5 4,039 2011 +5.1% Growth
West Virginia #6 1,952 2013 8.5% Decline
Arkansas #10 2,262 2012 8.2% Decline
Alabama #12 3,479 2013 +11.7% Growth
Mississippi #18 1,735 2011 3.6% Decline

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