Total births
378
Girls' name · since 1999
Sofija
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 378 babies named Sofija, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6824
- among girls today
- 378
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Sofija is the #6824 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 378 recorded since 1999.
Social Security Administration records show Sofija recorded 378 times among girls since 1999, holding rank #6824 nationally today, ahead of 62% 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 1999 to 2025.
- #6824 among girls today
- 378 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sofija is currently the #6824 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 378 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6824
- among girls today
- 378
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Sofija vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6824
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Sofija was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
24 babies were named Sofija in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Sofija compares
378 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Sofija's all-time total is 1% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sofija | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 378 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sofija's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sofija splits its recorded history at 2013: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2003 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sofija at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#6,824
Active since
1999
Sofija popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Sofija by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sofija's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Sofija births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s
2010s
166 births
- 2020s
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 166 births (44% of all-time use).
Sofija by state
Where Sofija concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 22 | 5.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Sofija's total US births 5.8%
Even split
22 of 378 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sofija? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 378 babies named Sofija. Today it holds rank #6824 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 24 births.
When was Sofija most popular? ▼
Sofija was most popular in the 2010s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Sofija most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sofija are Illinois (22 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Sofija been used? ▼
Records for Sofija go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sofija? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sofia, Sofie, Sofiya, Sofi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sofija's data
- Sofija's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (166 total births) through the 2020s (95) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Sofijas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Sofija
Nearby Names Like Sofija
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sofija
Sofia Girl
#10 186,744 births
Sofie Girl
#1454 5,003 births
Sofiya Girl
#2320 1,195 births
Sofi Girl
#4081 705 births
Sofya Girl
#10746 287 births
Compare Sofija side by side: Sofija vs Sofia Sofija vs Sofie Sofija vs Sofiya
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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, 1999–2025 (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. "Sofija: #6824 Girls' Name - 378 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sofija. 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 Sofija 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.