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How Many People Are Named Ophelia?
Estimated people named Ophelia living in the U.S. today
13,381
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 24,590
- Peak year: 2024 (1,215 births)
- Estimated living today: 13,381
Ophelia by age group — who carries the name today?
Ophelia popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ophelia
Ophelia has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 24,590 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 13,381 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 25,544 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ophelias you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ophelia in the US?
An estimated 13,381 people named Ophelia are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ophelia rare — about 1 in 25,544 Americans.
Is Ophelia a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ophelia is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Ophelia most popular?
Ophelia peaked in 2024, when 1,215 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ophelia?
Ophelia ranks #1,996 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).