Sofija
Every Sofija since 1999 — 378 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sofija
Sofija is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,378 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 378 American babies have been named Sofija. Its peak came in 2025, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sofija stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sofija year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,378 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,897 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,431 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,597 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,589 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,528 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,771 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,549 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,396 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,937 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,211 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,009 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,101 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,837 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,077 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,470 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,906 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,034 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,362 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,310 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,027 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,815 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,520 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,005 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,958 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sofija in 2025?
Sofija ranked #5,378 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sofija?
378 babies have been named Sofija in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sofija most popular?
Sofija peaked in 2025, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Sofija a boy or girl name?
Sofija is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sofija rising or falling?
Sofija is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.