Sophia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sophia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sophia?
Sophia is spelled S-O-P-H-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Sophia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sophia means “wisdom.”
- Origin
- Sophia derives from the Greek word sophia, meaning “wisdom.”
- Pronunciation
- so-FEE-uh · 3 syllables
Sophia Popularity in 2025
Rank#5
Recorded Births12,561
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #5 and recorded 435 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1,061 places to #7,194 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2023.
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 Sophia Mean?
Sophia means “wisdom.”
Origin: Sophia derives from the Greek word sophia, meaning “wisdom.”
How Do You Pronounce Sophia?
Pronunciationso-FEE-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Sophia?
- History
- Sophia has been used as a personal name since the Byzantine era and was popularized in various European cultures over centuries.
Sophia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12,561 | #5 |
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12,126 | #6 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11,999 | #5 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12,382 | #5 |
| 2022 | Boys | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12,585 | #6 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13,105 | #4 |
| 2020 | Boys | 11 | #7,034 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13,821 | #4 |
| 2019 | Boys | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2018 | Girls | 14,013 | #5 |
| 2018 | Boys | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14,947 | #5 |
| 2017 | Boys | 19 | #4,935 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16,185 | #4 |
| 2016 | Boys | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17,454 | #3 |
| 2015 | Boys | 14 | #5,999 |
| 2014 | Girls | 18,644 | #3 |
| 2014 | Boys | 19 | #4,866 |
| 2013 | Girls | 21,255 | #1 |
When Was Sophia 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.
2012 · Girls
22,336 recorded births
National rank #1
2011 · Girls
21,863 recorded births
National rank #1
2013 · Girls
21,255 recorded births
National rank #1
2010 · Girls
20,656 recorded births
National rank #2
Where Sophia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #1 | 36 |
| PA | #2 | 507 |
| MA | #2 | 318 |
| AZ | #2 | 315 |
| WI | #2 | 195 |
| CT | #2 | 166 |
| NM | #2 | 65 |
| DE | #2 | 41 |