Sofia
Sofia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wisdom.
Origin and history
Sofia is a classic feminine name derived from the Greek word for wisdom. It has consistently ranked among the most popular girls' names in the United States in recent decades, favored for its international appeal and soft phonetic structure. It serves as a widely used variant of the spelling Sophia.
Popularity in the United States
186,744 babies in the United States have been named Sofia since 1880. It ranks #214 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #13.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 45 |
| 1890-1900 | 113 |
| 1900-1910 | 166 |
| 1910-1920 | 429 |
| 1920-1930 | 628 |
| 1930-1940 | 454 |
| 1940-1950 | 380 |
| 1950-1960 | 515 |
| 1960-1970 | 898 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,576 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,643 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,827 |
| 2000-2010 | 43,380 |
| 2010-2019 | 82,402 |
| 2020-2029 | 45,288 |
Famous people named Sofia
- Sofia Vergara: Actress, Model
- Sofia Coppola: Director, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Sofi, Sofie, Sof
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Ancient Greek word for wisdom and philosophy.
- Sofia is one of the most popular female names worldwide, frequently topping charts across Europe and the Americas.