Sofie
Sofie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wisdom.
Origin and history
Sofie is a classic feminine name of Greek origin, serving as a spelling variant of the timeless name Sophia. It derived from the Greek word for wisdom and gained widespread popularity across Western Europe before becoming an understated alternative in the United States. In recent U.S. usage, it remains a familiar yet slightly less common choice than Sofia or Sophia.
Popularity in the United States
5,003 babies in the United States have been named Sofie since 1880. It ranks #2468 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1267.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.3 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- NY (11 %)
- IL (8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 106 |
| 1930-1940 | 67 |
| 1940-1950 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 279 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,377 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,986 |
| 2020-2029 | 907 |
Famous people named Sofie
- Sofie Formica: Television presenter, Actress
- Sofie Hagen: Comedian, Author
- Sofie Linde: Television presenter, Author
Nicknames
Fifi, Soffy
Fun facts
- Sofie is the standard spelling in several Scandinavian and Germanic languages, functioning as an alternative to the English Sophie.
- The name shares its root directly with the ancient Greek word 'sophia', representing skill, wisdom, and deep knowledge.