Sophea
Every Sophea since 1982 — 350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sophea
Sophea is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1982, 350 American babies have been named Sophea. Its peak came in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sophea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sophea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,407 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,886 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,546 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,346 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,509 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,378 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,324 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,952 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,300 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,839 | — | — |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,705 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,162 | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,287 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,373 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,951 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,103 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,278 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,526 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,097 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sophea in 2025?
Sophea did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sophea?
350 babies have been named Sophea in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sophea most popular?
Sophea peaked in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Sophea a boy or girl name?
Sophea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sophea rising or falling?
Sophea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.