Sophie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sophie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sophie?
Sophie is spelled S-O-P-H-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Sophie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sophie means “wisdom.”
- Origin
- The name Sophie is commonly associated with the Greek name Sophia, which means “wisdom.”
- Pronunciation
- SOH-fee · 2 syllables
Sophie Popularity in 2025
Rank#55
Recorded Births3,984
- Girls usage rose 5 places to #55 and recorded 401 more 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 Sophie Mean?
Sophie means “wisdom.”
Origin: The name Sophie is commonly associated with the Greek name Sophia, which means “wisdom.”
How Do You Pronounce Sophie?
PronunciationSOH-fee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sophie?
- History
- The name Sophie has been used in various European cultures and appears in literature and royalty.
Sophie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,984 | #55 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,583 | #60 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,592 | #60 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,524 | #63 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,331 | #76 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,315 | #75 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,186 | #85 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,948 | #98 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,837 | #106 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,875 | #109 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,953 | #104 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,394 | #91 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,753 | #76 |
| 2012 | Girls | 4,581 | #52 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 4,732 | #51 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Girls | 4,416 | #59 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,267 | #65 |
| 2008 | Girls | 4,065 | #75 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,988 | #82 |
| 2007 | Boys | 9 | #8,173 |
When Was Sophie 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.
2011 · Girls
4,732 recorded births
National rank #51
2012 · Girls
4,581 recorded births
National rank #52
2010 · Girls
4,416 recorded births
National rank #59
2009 · Girls
4,267 recorded births
National rank #65
Where Sophie 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #14 | 27 |
| WY | #16 | 10 |
| DC | #18 | 20 |
| UT | #23 | 97 |
| HI | #36 | 13 |
| MA | #37 | 116 |
| RI | #40 | 16 |
| MD | #41 | 77 |