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Sofia
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About Sofia
Timeless elegance defines this internationally beloved choice, spanning continents and cultures with effortless grace. The name has graced royalty, artists, and scholars throughout history, establishing a legacy of sophistication and intelligence. Its three syllables create a melodious rhythm that sounds equally beautiful whispered as a lullaby or announced at a graduation ceremony. The classic spelling without the 'ph' maintains traditional roots while offering a slightly more streamlined appearance. Parents appreciate its universal recognition—your daughter will rarely need to spell or explain her name, yet it never feels ordinary or overused. The name ages beautifully, suiting a curious toddler as perfectly as a distinguished professional. Numerous nickname possibilities exist for those seeking variety, though the full form requires no abbreviation. This choice represents an investment in enduring style over fleeting trends.
Popularity of the Name Sofia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #812 | ||||
| 1886 | #772 | ||||
| 1888 | #790 | ||||
| 1889 | #795 | ||||
| 1891 | #746 | ||||
| 1892 | #790 | ||||
| 1895 | #975 | ||||
| 1898 | #745 | ||||
| 1900 | #939 | ||||
| 1901 | #911 | ||||
| 1906 | #866 | ||||
| 1907 | #943 | ||||
| 1908 | #967 | ||||
| 1909 | #642 | ||||
| 1910 | #702 | ||||
| 1911 | #764 | ||||
| 1912 | #899 | ||||
| 1913 | #820 | ||||
| 1914 | #968 | ||||
| 1916 | #958 | ||||
| 1917 | #914 | ||||
| 1920 | #948 | ||||
| 1921 | #934 | ||||
| 1922 | #995 | ||||
| 1923 | #949 | ||||
| 1924 | #927 | ||||
| 1925 | #858 | ||||
| 1927 | #951 | ||||
| 1928 | #869 | ||||
| 1929 | #930 | ||||
| 1930 | #807 | ||||
| 1931 | #897 | ||||
| 1935 | #991 | ||||
| 1969 | #939 | ||||
| 1970 | #994 | ||||
| 1971 | #862 | ||||
| 1972 | #935 | ||||
| 1973 | #903 | ||||
| 1974 | #895 | ||||
| 1975 | #855 | ||||
| 1976 | #856 | ||||
| 1977 | #791 | ||||
| 1978 | #841 | ||||
| 1979 | #817 | ||||
| 1980 | #821 | ||||
| 1981 | #664 | ||||
| 1982 | #723 | #616 | |||
| 1983 | #659 | ||||
| 1984 | #675 | ||||
| 1985 | #683 | ||||
| 1986 | #728 | ||||
| 1987 | #610 | ||||
| 1988 | #682 | ||||
| 1989 | #641 | ||||
| 1990 | #643 | ||||
| 1991 | #519 | #452 | #575 | ||
| 1992 | #526 | #518 | |||
| 1993 | #447 | #519 | |||
| 1994 | #490 | #349 | |||
| 1995 | #429 | #425 | |||
| 1996 | #361 | #343 | |||
| 1997 | #249 | #257 | #391 | #288 | |
| 1998 | #232 | #237 | #417 | #285 | |
| 1999 | #195 | #234 | #522 | #222 | |
| 2000 | #161 | #196 | #323 | #283 | #183 |
| 2001 | #145 | #203 | #308 | #366 | #133 |
| 2002 | #112 | #165 | #336 | #206 | #98 |
| 2003 | #97 | #161 | #199 | #188 | #91 |
| 2004 | #69 | #127 | #171 | #255 | #62 |
| 2005 | #52 | #101 | #107 | #154 | #48 |
| 2006 | #55 | #92 | #117 | #124 | #49 |
| 2007 | #36 | #85 | #123 | #152 | #31 |
| 2008 | #36 | #81 | #88 | #121 | #31 |
| 2009 | #36 | #79 | #73 | #133 | #28 |
| 2010 | #28 | #66 | #67 | #80 | #23 |
| 2011 | #19 | #52 | #49 | #59 | #18 |
| 2012 | #18 | #46 | #67 | #66 | #18 |
| 2013 | #13 | #30 | #51 | #41 | #12 |
| 2014 | #12 | #29 | #51 | #42 | #12 |
| 2015 | #14 | #32 | #63 | #41 | #15 |
| 2016 | #14 | #30 | #73 | #42 | #13 |
| 2017 | #15 | #31 | #61 | #43 | #16 |
| 2018 | #17 | #29 | #80 | #47 | #18 |
| 2019 | #17 | #28 | #59 | #42 | #15 |
| 2020 | #17 | #22 | #55 | #36 | #13 |
| 2021 | #18 | #23 | #59 | #30 | #11 |
| 2022 | #13 | #23 | #49 | #39 | #12 |
| 2023 | #12 | #20 | #61 | #26 | #9 |
| 2024 | #10 | #14 | #44 | #24 | #6 |
| 2025 | #9 | #14 | #45 | #23 | #6 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sofia
Names Similar to Sofia
Nicknames for Sofia
- Sofi
- Fia
- Sophie
- Fifi
- Soso
Famous People Named Sofia
| Sofia Vergara | Colombian-American actress |
| Sofia Coppola | American film director |
| Sofia Kenin | American professional tennis player |
| Sofia Carson | American actress and singer |
| Sofia Boutella | Algerian-French actress and dancer |
| Sofia Helin | Swedish actress |
| Sofia Goggia | Italian alpine ski racer |
| Sofia Richie | American model and fashion designer |
| Sofia Vassilieva | American actress |
| Sofia Shinas | Canadian-Greek singer and actress |
| Sofia Essaïdi | French-Moroccan singer and actress |
| Sofia Pernas | Moroccan-Spanish-American actress |
| Sofia Reyes | Mexican singer-songwriter |
| Sofia Mulanovich | Peruvian surfer |
| Sofia Bekatorou | Greek sailor and Olympic champion |
| Sofia Sakorafa | Greek politician and former athlete |
| Sofia Gubaidulina | Russian composer |
| Sofia Rotaru | Ukrainian singer |
| Sofia Jannok | Swedish Sámi singer-songwriter |
| Sofia Ribeiro | Portuguese actress |
Characters Named Sofia
| Sofia Serrano | from the movie "Vanilla Sky" |
| Sofia Falcone | from the TV series "Gotham" |
| Sofia Lamb | from the video game "BioShock 2" |
| Sofia Metz | from the book "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy |
| Sofia Karppi | from the Finnish TV series "Deadwind" |
| Sofia Rikkin | from the movie "Assassin's Creed" |
| Sofia Rodriguez | from the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Sofia Montoya | from the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Sofia Petrillo | from the TV series "The Golden Girls" |
| Sofia Magalona | from the book "Fangirl" by Rainbow Rowell |
| Sofia Falcone Gigante | from the comic book series "Batman" |
| Sofia Valdez | from the children's book "Sofia Valdez, Future Prez" by Andrea Beaty |
| Sofia Drăgulescu | from the webcomic "Lore Olympus" by Rachel Smythe |
| Sofia Benitez | from the TV series "Younger" |
| Sofia Kowalski | from the movie "The Martian" |
| Sofia Lehner | from the TV series "Dark" |
| Sofia Frolov | from the TV series "The Americans" |
| Sofia Mellinger | from the movie "The History of Love" |
| Sofia Reyes | from the TV series "The Bold Type" |