Sophia is an extremely popular girls' name in United States, ranking #5 in 2017 with 14,936 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 22,335 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 494.3%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 116 girls born was named Sophia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sophia is one of the great international classics and means 'wisdom'. It feels elegant, balanced, and enduring.
Used for centuries across Europe and beyond, Sophia combines a noble classical root with extraordinary modern popularity. Its long success reflects both beauty of sound and substance of meaning.