Sofia
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wisdom
Background: The name Sofia originates from the Greek word 'sophia,' meaning 'wisdom.' This term was adopted into Latin, retaining the same meaning and further solidifying its association with knowledge and insight.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#222
Total births
178,628
Most popular decade
2010s
(247,407 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+2 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1881
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1974
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,227
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #4,790
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,301
Female
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #740
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 9,699
- Peak rank
- #14
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8,094
- Recent rank
- #10
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).