How Popular (or Rare) was Sofia in 1997?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#241
1997 Rank
167
1997 Births
#12
Best Rank (2024)
1,728
Peak Year (2018)
30,626
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,756
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 5%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 1,756 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Sofia Story

Sofia is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #241 in 1997 with 167 recorded births. This places Sofia in the top 5% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,728 births ranking #29. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 30.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,756 girls born was named Sofia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Greek via international usage  |  Meaning: wisdom

Sofia is a graceful international classic meaning 'wisdom'. It feels elegant, soft, and very widely loved.

The name has centuries of use across Europe and beyond and remains a major favourite because it sounds refined without seeming fragile. Its international adaptability is a big part of its success.

Did you know?Sofia and Sophia share the same ancient Greek root but signal slightly different style preferences today.
Similar namesSophia, Sophie, Serena, Selena, Sienna

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