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Sophia

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Sophia was most popular in 2012, when 22,354 American babies were given the name — ranking #1 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9, with 12,572 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 439,619 people named Sophia.

Most popular in2012
Rank that year#1
Births that year22,354
Total since 1880439,619

Sophia over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sophia’s peak in 2012. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "wisdom"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org