Sophie Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSO-fee / ˈsoʊ.fi

Greek; French

Meaning

Greek: wisdom; French: wisdom

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sophie has its roots in the Greek word 'sophia', meaning wisdom. It became popular in France during the 18th century and has since spread to many other cultures. The name has been consistently favored in various countries, often associated with intelligence and grace. Its popularity has fluctuated over the years but remains a classic choice.

Trend Summary

Sophie has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, consistently ranking among the top names for girls.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Sophia
  • Sophie-Anne

International Variants

  • Sofia (Spanish)
  • Sofiya (Russian)
  • Sofía (Spanish)
  • Sophie (German)
  • Sofija (Serbian)

Famous people named Sophie

Fictional characters named Sophie

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sophie was first seen in the United States in 1907. Sophie has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Sophie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sophie (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19075
19146
19167
19177
19188
19205
19217
19225
19246
19276
19306
19897
20047
20079
20106
20119
20125
20236