Sophia Girl

Popularity: #6 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Wisdom (Greek); Knowledge (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

Sophia has been a popular name since the early Christian era, often associated with divine wisdom. It has been used in various cultures and languages, maintaining its appeal throughout history. The name has also been linked to several saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Sophia has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Sophie, Sofia, Seraphina, Selena, Sabrina, Sienna, Soleil

Variants

  • Sophie
  • Sofia

International Variants

  • Sofia (Spanish)
  • Sophie (French)
  • Sofía (Spanish)
  • Sofija (Slavic)

Famous people named Sophia

Sophia Loren is an Italian actress known for her work in classic films and her contributions to cinema.

Sophia Bush is an American actress and activist recognized for her roles in television series and films.

Sophia Amoruso is an American entrepreneur and author, best known for founding the fashion retailer Nasty Gal.

Sophia Kinsella is a British author famous for her popular 'Shopaholic' series.

Fictional characters named Sophia

Sophia Petrillo is a character from the television series 'The Golden Girls,' known for her sharp wit and humor.

Sophia is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' recognized for her strategic abilities and leadership.

Sibling Suggestions

OliviaIsabellaEmmaMiaCharlotteAmelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sophia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sophia has ranked as high as #1 nationally which occurred in 2012 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Sophia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sophia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,595
14%
TX 1,359
12%
FL 952
8%
NY 821
7%
NJ 465
4%
IL 452
4%
PA 432
4%
NC 385
3%
OH 376
3%
VA 354
3%
GA 306
3%
AZ 304
3%
MA 276
2%
IN 254
2%
WA 230
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880138
1881122
1882179
1883159
1884170
1885185
1886218
1887192
1888251
1889251
1890245
1891220
1892241
1893247
1894276
1895259
1896278
1897278
1898240
1899238
1900259
1901221
1902256
1903213
1904230
1905237
1906247
1907265
1908276
1909256
1910271
1911272
1912397
1913429
1914548
1915692
1916697
1917698
1918629
1919604
1920545
1921489
1922390
1923369
1924357
1925289
1926234
1927240
1928195
1929169
1930152
1931133
1932132
1933103
1934107
1935101
193698
1937104
193888
193999
1940105
1941107
194281
1943104
1944104
1945103
1946107
1947108
1948112
1949123
1950109
1951153
1952110
1953129
1954113
1955152
1956121
1957188
1958226
1959277
1960262
1961324
1962486
1963524
1964471
1965509
1966589
1967603
1968548
1969593
1970580
1971591
1972486
1973455
1974385
1975380
1976366
1977432
1978409
1979493
1980641
19811,235
19821,161
19831,196
19841,082
19851,098
19861,059
19871,124
19881,165
19891,059
19901,124
19911,263
19921,355
19931,498
19941,613
19951,765
19962,513
19973,640
19984,308
19995,423
20006,564
20017,162
20028,665
20039,686
200410,919
200512,678
200613,503
200717,031
200816,090
200916,951
201020,655
201121,861
201222,335
201321,253
201418,642
201517,451
201616,182
201714,936
201814,004
201913,813
202013,095
202112,578
202212,375
202311,984
202412,088