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How Many People Are Named Sofia?
Estimated people named Sofia living in the U.S. today
174,054
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 178,628
- Peak year: 2015 (9,708 births)
- Estimated living today: 174,054
Sofia by age group — who carries the name today?
Sofia popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Sofia
Sofia has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 178,628 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 174,054 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,964 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Sofias 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 Sofia in the US?
An estimated 174,054 people named Sofia are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Sofia uncommon — about 1 in 1,964 Americans.
Is Sofia a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Sofia is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Sofia most popular?
Sofia peaked in 2015, when 9,708 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Sofia?
Sofia ranks #321 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).