Sophie is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #50 in 2024 with 886 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 7,087 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 291 girls born was named Sophie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Sophie is a bright, friendly classic meaning 'wisdom'. It feels elegant but approachable and has stayed highly wearable across generations.
The name became especially popular as a slightly softer, less formal-feeling alternative to Sophia while keeping the same Greek root. Its success comes from the mix of refinement and warmth.