Total births
508
Girls' name · since 1912
Sophy
Sophy has 508 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12229
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
508 babies have been named Sophy since 1912, making it today's #12229 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Sophy recorded 508 times among girls since 1912, holding rank #12229 nationally today, ahead of 31% 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 1912 to 2025.
- #12229 among girls today
- 508 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 31% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sophy is currently the #12229 girls' name in America, more common than 31% of girls - 508 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12229
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Sophy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12229
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 31% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Sophy was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
24 babies were named Sophy in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Sophy compares
508 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Sophy's all-time total is 33% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sophy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 508 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sophy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sophy's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sophy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#12,229
Active since
1912
Sophy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Sophy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sophy's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Sophy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 45
1910s
45 births
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
82 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
100 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 148 births (29% of all-time use).
How Sophy 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 Sophy's total volume
Sophy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sophy by state
Where Sophy concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 1.4% |
California share of Sophy's total US births 4.1%
Even split
21 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sophy? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 508 babies named Sophy. Today it holds rank #12229 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 24 births.
When was Sophy most popular? ▼
Sophy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Sophy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sophy are California (21 births), New York (7 births).
How long has the name Sophy been used? ▼
Sophy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sophy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sophia, Sophie, Sophronia, Sophya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sophy's data
- Sophy's decade-level peak was the 2010s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sophys (21 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 Sophy
Nearby Names Like Sophy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sophy
Sophia Girl
#6 439,108 births
Sophie Girl
#60 138,577 births
Sophronia Girl
1,530 births
Sophya Girl
#7843 625 births
Sophi Girl
#11510 537 births
Compare Sophy side by side: Sophy vs Sophia Sophy vs Sophie Sophy vs Sophronia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sophy
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Joetta #12230
3,558 births · Peak 1954
Willamae #12227
412 births · Peak 1923
Karlene #12231
4,167 births · Peak 1959
Davida #12226
4,026 births · Peak 1972
Lanita #12232
3,721 births · Peak 1958
Beverley #12225
13,062 births · Peak 1938
Vivie #12233
121 births · Peak 2025
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Sophy: #12229 Girls' Name - 508 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sophy. 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 Sophy 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.