Girls' name · since 1891
Ophia
Ophia has 174 recorded births since 1891 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #21,275 of 72,339
- all-time among girls
- 174
- born since 1891
- 1910s
- peak decade
174 girls have been named Ophia since 1891, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ophia recorded 174 times among girls since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1928.
- #21,275 of 72,339 all-time among girls
- 174 born since 1891
- 1910s peak decade
Data updated Aug 2026
The verdict
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ophia ranks #21,275 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 174 born since 1891, peaking in the 1910s.
- #21,275 of 72,339
- all-time among girls
- 174
- born since 1891
- 1910s
- peak decade
Ophia's 174 recorded births place it above 70.55% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.
The state file records this name in 1 jurisdictions, led by Kentucky.
Ophia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ophia's SSA record in two at 1914 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ophia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1928
- Peak year (1921)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Ophia by decade
1910s is the heaviest window (68 births, 39% of the file).
1910s was Ophia's strongest decade.
68 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Ophia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s
1890s
29 births
- 1900s
1900s
32 births
- 1910s
1910s
68 births
- 1920s
1920s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 68 births (39% of all-time use).
Ophia by state
Where Ophia concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 5 | 2.9% |
5 of 174 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ophia? ▼
Where does Ophia sit in the SSA name archive? ▼
When was Ophia most popular? ▼
Where is Ophia most popular? ▼
How long has the name Ophia been used? ▼
What names are similar to Ophia? ▼
What to do with Ophia's data
- Ophia's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (68 total births) through the 1920s (45) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kentucky records the most Ophias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ophia
Nearby Names Like Ophia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ophia
Compare Ophia side by side: Ophia vs Ophelia Ophia vs Opha Ophia vs Ophie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span
Two nationwide peer axes for Ophia: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.
Similar peak year (~1921)
Similar record span (~37 yrs)
Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.
Data Sources
Data as of August 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–1928 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ophia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.