Ophelia is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #871 in 2001 with 26 recorded births. This places Ophelia in the top 17% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 645 births ranking #73. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 52.9%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 10,307 girls born was named Ophelia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ophelia is a dramatic, lyrical classic usually linked with the meaning 'help' or 'aid'. It feels romantic, literary, and distinctive.
The name is best known in English through Shakespeare, which gave it enduring literary visibility. In modern naming it has returned strongly among parents seeking ornate classics with atmosphere.