Ophelia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ophelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ophelia?
Ophelia is spelled O-P-H-E-L-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Ophelia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ophelia is commonly associated with the Greek word meaning “help” or “aid.”
- Origin
- Ophelia is a name that may derive from the Greek language, particularly connected to notions of assistance or help.
- Pronunciation
- oh-FEEL-yah · 3 syllables
Ophelia Popularity in 2025
Rank#264
Recorded Births1,183
- Girls usage fell 5 places to #264 and recorded 40 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ophelia Mean?
Ophelia is commonly associated with the Greek word meaning “help” or “aid.”
Origin: Ophelia is a name that may derive from the Greek language, particularly connected to notions of assistance or help.
How Do You Pronounce Ophelia?
Pronunciationoh-FEEL-yah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Ophelia?
- History
- The name Ophelia is used for a character in Shakespeare's Hamlet, an early 17th century literary work.
- Cultural notes
- Ophelia is a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, where she symbolizes innocence and tragic beauty.
Ophelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,183 | #264 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,223 | #259 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,177 | #265 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,169 | #271 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,014 | #321 |
| 2020 | Girls | 794 | #391 |
| 2019 | Girls | 813 | #385 |
| 2018 | Girls | 839 | #373 |
| 2017 | Girls | 765 | #417 |
| 2016 | Girls | 533 | #582 |
| 2015 | Girls | 276 | #978 |
| 2014 | Girls | 226 | #1,121 |
| 2013 | Girls | 185 | #1,277 |
| 2012 | Girls | 139 | #1,566 |
| 2011 | Girls | 109 | #1,840 |
| 2010 | Girls | 96 | #2,059 |
| 2009 | Girls | 76 | #2,485 |
| 2008 | Girls | 101 | #2,042 |
| 2007 | Girls | 66 | #2,750 |
| 2006 | Girls | 47 | #3,414 |
| 2005 | Girls | 43 | #3,461 |
| 2004 | Girls | 33 | #4,172 |
| 2003 | Girls | 37 | #3,731 |
| 2002 | Girls | 32 | #3,978 |
When Was Ophelia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
1,223 recorded births
National rank #259
2025 · Girls
1,183 recorded births
National rank #264
2023 · Girls
1,177 recorded births
National rank #265
2022 · Girls
1,169 recorded births
National rank #271
Where Ophelia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #105 | 9 |
| AK | #112 | 6 |
| OR | #131 | 25 |
| ID | #133 | 15 |
| IA | #138 | 23 |
| NH | #149 | 8 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| NE | #157 | 14 |