Total births
174
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.
- 174
- total births
- 1891–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that 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.
- 174 total births
- 1891–1928 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
174 girls have been named Ophia since 1891, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1928.
- 174
- total births
- 1891–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Ophia was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ophia in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
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 at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
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
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
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% |
Kentucky share of Ophia's total US births 2.9%
5 of 174 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ophia? ▼
Since 1891, Social Security records show 174 babies named Ophia. The most recent recorded year was 1928. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 14 births.
When was Ophia most popular? ▼
Ophia was most popular in the 1910s decade with 68 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Ophia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ophia are Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Ophia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ophia since 1891 -- 38 years through the most recent 1928 data.
What names are similar to Ophia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ophelia, Opha, Ophie, Ophilia, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
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
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ophia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ophia
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Ophie Girl
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Ophilia Girl
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Ophira Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ophia: Baby Name Since 1891 - 174 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ophia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 June 2026.