Sophronia
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Every Sophronia since 1880 — 1,530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sophronia
Sophronia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,711 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,530 American babies have been named Sophronia. Its peak came in 1900, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1900s.
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 Sophronia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sophronia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,711 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,304 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,441 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,066 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,601 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,164 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,186 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,380 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,411 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,598 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,027 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,226 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,173 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,944 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,098 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,924 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,282 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,386 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,171 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,690 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,395 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,644 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,711 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,391 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,863 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,885 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,747 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,397 |
| 1910 | 15 | #1,202 |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,230 |
| 1900 | 33 | #622 |
| 1895 | 26 | #605 |
| 1890 | 15 | #724 |
| 1885 | 16 | #556 |
| 1880 | 15 | #448 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophronia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
How popular is the name Sophronia in 2025?
Sophronia ranked #14,711 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sophronia?
1,530 babies have been named Sophronia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sophronia most popular?
Sophronia peaked in 1900, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Sophronia a boy or girl name?
Sophronia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sophronia rising or falling?
Sophronia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.