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How Rare Is the Name Sophia?
Sophia is a familiar, well-established name. It ranks 165th of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 871 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 2010s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 871
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 165th
- Share of people
- 0.115%
- People named
- 426,919
- Most popular
- the 2010s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Sophia
Sophia is Greek for 'wisdom,' and Istanbul's Hagia Sophia was named for holy wisdom. It has been a royal favorite across Europe for centuries.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Sophia?
- Sophia is in the Common tier. About 1 in 871 people share it, which is 0.115% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 165th of all time. In total 426,919 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Sophia a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Sophia is given almost entirely to girls. Of 426,919 people with the name, 426,419 were girls and 500 were boys.
- When was the name Sophia most popular?
- Sophia peaked in the 2010s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.