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Sophie: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced SOH-fee · 2 syllables

Sophie means “wisdom”, from Greek.

A given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.

Meaning
wisdom
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
SOH-fee
US rank (2025)
#55
US babies a year
about 3,612 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010
Style
Vintage, Comeback

How popular is Sophie?

Sophie was the #55 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,984 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Sophie in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#55
England & Wales#26
Scotland#6
Northern Ireland#7
Ireland#6
France#240
Norway#172
Canada#20
Australia#9

How old are people named Sophie?

Half of US adults named Sophie are older than 24; most are between 18 and 66. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Sibling names for Sophie

Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Sophie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.

Names like Sophie

Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.

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Questions about Sophie

What does the name Sophie mean?

Sophie means “wisdom”. It comes from Greek.

How do you pronounce Sophie?

Sophie is pronounced SOH-fee.

How popular is the name Sophie?

Sophie was the #55 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,984 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Sophie?

Half of US adults named Sophie are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 66.