Sophie
A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.
Every Sophie since 1880 — 138,694 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sophie
Sophie is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #55 in 2025 with 3,984 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 138,694 American babies have been named Sophie. Its peak came in 2011, when 4,741 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 Sophie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sophie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,984 | #55 | — | — |
| 2024 | 3,583 | #60 | — | — |
| 2023 | 3,592 | #60 | 6 | #12,052 |
| 2022 | 3,524 | #63 | — | — |
| 2021 | 3,331 | #76 | — | — |
| 2020 | 3,315 | #75 | — | — |
| 2019 | 3,186 | #85 | — | — |
| 2018 | 2,948 | #98 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2,837 | #106 | — | — |
| 2016 | 2,875 | #109 | — | — |
| 2015 | 2,953 | #104 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3,394 | #91 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3,753 | #76 | — | — |
| 2012 | 4,581 | #52 | 5 | #13,933 |
| 2011 | 4,732 | #51 | 9 | #8,665 |
| 2010 | 4,416 | #59 | 6 | #11,992 |
| 2009 | 4,267 | #65 | — | — |
| 2008 | 4,065 | #75 | — | — |
| 2007 | 3,988 | #82 | 9 | #8,821 |
| 2006 | 2,784 | #124 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2,440 | #136 | — | — |
| 2004 | 2,388 | #135 | 7 | #9,797 |
| 2003 | 2,231 | #151 | — | — |
| 2002 | 2,245 | #149 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,173 | #151 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,101 | #160 | — | — |
| 1995 | 697 | #379 | — | — |
| 1990 | 373 | #606 | — | — |
| 1985 | 206 | #803 | — | — |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 1975 | 73 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 1970 | 83 | #1,304 | — | — |
| 1965 | 101 | #1,047 | — | — |
| 1960 | 94 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 1955 | 106 | #964 | — | — |
| 1950 | 116 | #812 | — | — |
| 1945 | 100 | #753 | — | — |
| 1940 | 170 | #527 | — | — |
| 1935 | 251 | #409 | — | — |
| 1930 | 524 | #287 | 6 | #3,949 |
| 1925 | 1,102 | #190 | — | — |
| 1920 | 1,965 | #129 | 5 | #4,894 |
| 1915 | 2,112 | #97 | — | — |
| 1910 | 621 | #133 | — | — |
| 1905 | 374 | #153 | — | — |
| 1900 | 338 | #163 | — | — |
| 1895 | 240 | #173 | — | — |
| 1890 | 206 | #168 | — | — |
| 1885 | 125 | #165 | — | — |
| 1880 | 83 | #159 | — | — |
Famous people named Sophie
- Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg Companion · 1868–1914
- Sophie Germain Mathematician · 1776–1831
- Sophie Marceau Actor · b. 1966
- Sophie of France Politician · 1786–1787
- Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow Politician · 1557–1631
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophie mean?
A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.
How popular is the name Sophie in 2025?
Sophie ranked #55 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,984 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sophie?
138,694 babies have been named Sophie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sophie most popular?
Sophie peaked in 2011, when 4,741 newborns received the name.
Is Sophie a boy or girl name?
Sophie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sophie rising or falling?
Sophie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sophie?
Well-known people named Sophie include Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg (companion), Sophie Germain (mathematician), Sophie Marceau (actor).