Sophia
Sophia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wisdom.
Origin and history
Sophia is a classic name of Greek origin meaning 'wisdom'. It has a long history of use throughout Europe, historically favored by royalty and later canonized in Christian tradition. In the United States, it has experienced massive popularity in the 21st century, consistently ranking among the top female names.
Popularity in the United States
439,108 babies in the United States have been named Sophia since 1880. It ranks #82 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #5.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,865 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,522 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,460 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,237 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,277 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,117 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,054 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,578 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,908 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,581 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,823 |
| 1990-2000 | 24,503 |
| 2000-2010 | 119,251 |
| 2010-2019 | 181,174 |
| 2020-2029 | 74,758 |
Famous people named Sophia
- Sophia Loren: Actress
- Sophia Bush: Actress, Activist
Nicknames
Sophie, Soph, Fia, Phie
Fun facts
- Sophia was historically popular among European royalty, including electresses, queens, and princesses across Germany, Russia, and Britain.
- Sophia spent several consecutive years as the number one most popular girls' name in the United States during the early 2010s.