Sophy
Ultimately from Ancient Greek; see Sophia.
Every Sophy since 1912 — 508 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sophy
Sophy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,712 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 508 American babies have been named Sophy. Its peak came in 2002, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sophy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sophy 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 | #14,712 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,304 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,305 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,134 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,917 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,008 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,628 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,734 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,602 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,638 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,952 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,777 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,980 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,105 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,081 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,649 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,032 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,495 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,482 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,298 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,812 |
| 2004 | 7 | #14,003 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,052 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,067 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 12 | #6,003 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,909 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,869 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophy mean?
Ultimately from Ancient Greek; see Sophia.
How popular is the name Sophy in 2025?
Sophy ranked #14,712 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 Sophy?
508 babies have been named Sophy in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sophy most popular?
Sophy peaked in 2002, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Sophy a boy or girl name?
Sophy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sophy rising or falling?
Sophy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.