Baby Name Popularity Profile

Sophie

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

✦ Wisdom 🌍 Greek, French virtue traditional
National Rank (2025) #55
All-Time Peak Rank #51 Achieved 2011
Total U.S. Births 138,577 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 4,732 births in 2011
💡 The Sophie Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Wisdom
Language Origin Greek, French
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Greek name Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is a French diminutive form.
Common Nicknames
Soph
Alternative Spellings
Sofie
Pronunciation: SO-fee
Themes & Categories
virtue traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Sophie

According to SSA data, Sophie achieved its highest historical rank of #51 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 4,732 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 34.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Sophie across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +34.9% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,732 births in 2011
Years in Top 100 19 yrs
Years in Top 500 92 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 1,267
1890s: 2,424
1900s: 3,839
1910s: 16,179
1920s: 12,552
1930s: 2,870
1940s: 1,286
1950s: 1,049
1960s: 929
1970s: 724
1980s: 1,779
1990s: 7,993
2000s: 28,682
2010s: 35,675
2020s: 21,329

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Sop-hie
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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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Utah
Top States Utah, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Alaska
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #25 2,377 2011 +2.1% Growth
Connecticut #42 3,060 1918 +23.4% Growth
Massachusetts #37 5,959 1921 +13.7% Growth
New Hampshire #51 732 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 299 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #149 633 2011 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #81 5,133 1916 17.4% Decline
Vermont Unranked 312 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #47 648 1916 Insufficient historical volume
New York #53 13,264 1917 +9.3% Growth
Pennsylvania #48 8,906 1917 +20.6% Growth
Colorado #45 1,928 2011 +28.6% Growth
Washington #46 2,515 2025 +25.6% Growth
Idaho #93 588 2011 21.4% Decline
Illinois #60 7,182 1916 +9.2% Growth
Minnesota #43 2,669 2007 +14.9% Growth
North Dakota #100 493 2011 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #20 646 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #53 2,732 2010 8.8% Decline
Oregon #59 1,246 2009 +27.0% Growth
Arizona #78 1,653 2010 +7.6% Growth
Maine #55 589 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #61 4,461 2025 +48.5% Growth
California #59 12,952 2012 +5.0% Growth
Maryland #42 1,932 2011 +4.1% Growth
Delaware #54 243 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #49 4,450 1918 +42.9% Growth
Virginia #51 2,637 2010 +31.0% Growth
South Dakota #16 379 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #75 8,120 2011 +22.5% Growth
Montana #54 314 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #43 316 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #67 1,830 2011 5.6% Decline
New Mexico #91 527 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #85 720 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #57 2,072 2007 +43.1% Growth
North Carolina #62 2,773 2011 +50.0% Growth
Indiana #57 2,200 2009 +40.6% Growth
Ohio #61 4,291 2010 +33.7% Growth
Georgia #56 2,594 2011 +59.0% Growth
Kansas #72 949 2012 +22.6% Growth
Missouri #66 1,876 2012 +15.4% Growth
Iowa #68 1,095 2011 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #108 1,153 2013 11.1% Decline
Arkansas #59 795 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #82 983 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming #22 97 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #101 1,204 2011 4.5% Decline
West Virginia #115 631 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #77 1,168 2011 +62.5% Growth
Mississippi #104 623 2011 Insufficient historical volume

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