Sofie
Every Sofie since 1896 — 5,003 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sofie
Sofie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,539 in 2025 with 138 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 5,003 American babies have been named Sofie. Its peak came in 2012, when 254 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sofie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sofie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 138 | #1,539 |
| 2024 | 151 | #1,456 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1,386 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1,462 |
| 2021 | 134 | #1,575 |
| 2020 | 169 | #1,306 |
| 2019 | 147 | #1,494 |
| 2018 | 158 | #1,420 |
| 2017 | 163 | #1,408 |
| 2016 | 192 | #1,270 |
| 2015 | 173 | #1,370 |
| 2014 | 204 | #1,197 |
| 2013 | 216 | #1,125 |
| 2012 | 254 | #997 |
| 2011 | 249 | #1,009 |
| 2010 | 230 | #1,089 |
| 2009 | 210 | #1,197 |
| 2008 | 224 | #1,150 |
| 2007 | 201 | #1,237 |
| 2006 | 153 | #1,460 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1,478 |
| 2004 | 121 | #1,613 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1,872 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2,197 |
| 2001 | 74 | #2,209 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,139 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,331 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,242 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,890 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,746 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,688 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,980 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,906 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,995 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,270 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,873 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,198 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Sofie
- Sofie Gråbøl Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sofie in 2025?
Sofie ranked #1,539 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 138 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sofie?
5,003 babies have been named Sofie in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sofie most popular?
Sofie peaked in 2012, when 254 newborns received the name.
Is Sofie a boy or girl name?
Sofie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sofie rising or falling?
Sofie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sofie?
Well-known people named Sofie include Sofie Gråbøl (actor).