Total births
705
Girls' name · since 1992
Sofi
Sofi has 705 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4081
- among girls today
- 705
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Sofi currently ranks #4081 among girls' names in America, with 705 babies recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Sofi recorded 705 times among girls since 1992, holding rank #4081 nationally today, ahead of 77% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #4081 among girls today
- 705 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sofi is currently the #4081 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 705 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4081
- among girls today
- 705
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Sofi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4081
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Sofi was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
49 babies were named Sofi in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Sofi compares
705 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sofi's all-time total is 85% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sofi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 705 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sofi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sofi's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sofi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,081
Active since
1992
Sofi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Sofi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sofi's strongest decade.
331 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Sofi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
331 births
- 2020s
2020s
172 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 331 births (47% of all-time use).
How Sofi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sofi's total volume
Sofi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sofi by state
Where Sofi concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 103 | 14.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 2.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Sofi's total US births 14.6%
Even split
103 of 705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sofi? ▼
705 babies have been named Sofi since 1992. It currently ranks #4081 among girls. The peak year was 2012 with 49 births.
When was Sofi most popular? ▼
Sofi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 331 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Sofi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sofi are California (103 births), Texas (17 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Sofi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sofi since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sofi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sofia, Sofie, Sofiya, Sofija, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sofi's data
- Sofi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (331 total births) through the 2020s (172) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sofis (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Sofi
Nearby Names Like Sofi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sofi
Sofia Girl
#10 186,744 births
Sofie Girl
#1454 5,003 births
Sofiya Girl
#2320 1,195 births
Sofija Girl
#6824 378 births
Sofya Girl
#10746 287 births
Compare Sofi side by side: Sofi vs Sofia Sofi vs Sofie Sofi vs Sofiya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sofi
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, 1992–2025 (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. "Sofi: #4081 Girls' Name - 705 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sofi. 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 Sofi 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.