Total births
625
Girls' name · since 2001
Sophya
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 625 babies named Sophya, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7843
- among girls today
- 625
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Sophya is the #7843 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 625 recorded since 2001.
Social Security Administration records show Sophya recorded 625 times among girls since 2001, holding rank #7843 nationally today, ahead of 56% 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 2001 to 2025.
- #7843 among girls today
- 625 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sophya is currently the #7843 girls' name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 625 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7843
- among girls today
- 625
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Sophya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7843
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Sophya was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
65 babies were named Sophya in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Sophya compares
625 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Sophya's all-time total is 64% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sophya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 625 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sophya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sophya splits its recorded history at 2013: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2025 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 65 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sophya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#7,843
Active since
2001
Sophya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Sophya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sophya's strongest decade.
389 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Sophya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
389 births
- 2020s 65
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 389 births (62% of all-time use).
How Sophya 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 Sophya's total volume
Sophya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sophya by state
Where Sophya concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 91 | 14.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 39 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 21 | 3.4% |
California share of Sophya's total US births 14.6%
Even split
91 of 625 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sophya? ▼
Sophya has been given to 625 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7843 as of the latest data. 65 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Sophya most popular? ▼
Sophya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 389 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Sophya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sophya are California (91 births), Texas (39 births), Florida (21 births).
How long has the name Sophya been used? ▼
Records for Sophya go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sophya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sophia, Sophie, Sophronia, Sophi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sophya's data
- Sophya's decade-level peak was the 2010s (389 total births); usage has since declined to 65 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sophyas (91 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 Sophya
Nearby Names Like Sophya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sophya
Sophia Girl
#6 439,108 births
Sophie Girl
#60 138,577 births
Sophronia Girl
1,530 births
Sophi Girl
#11510 537 births
Sophy Girl
#12229 508 births
Compare Sophya side by side: Sophya vs Sophia Sophya vs Sophie Sophya vs Sophronia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sophya
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Sophya: #7843 Girls' Name - 625 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sophya. 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 Sophya 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.