Sophie
Sophie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wisdom.
Origin and history
Sophie is a timeless name derived from the Greek word for wisdom. Long prominent across European nobility, it gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and remains a top choice today.
Popularity in the United States
138,577 babies in the United States have been named Sophie since 1880. It ranks #293 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #60.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.4 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- PA (7 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,267 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,424 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,839 |
| 1910-1920 | 16,179 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,552 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,870 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,286 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,049 |
| 1960-1970 | 929 |
| 1970-1980 | 724 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,779 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,993 |
| 2000-2010 | 28,682 |
| 2010-2019 | 35,675 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,329 |
Famous people named Sophie
- Sophie Turner: Actress
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Soph
Fun facts
- Sophie originated as the French form of the ancient Greek name Sophia.
- The name has been borne by European royalty for centuries, including monarchs and duchesses across Germany, France, and Britain.