Symphony
Every Symphony since 1979 — 3,291 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Symphony
Symphony is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,532 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 3,291 American babies have been named Symphony. Its peak came in 2022, when 184 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Symphony stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Symphony 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 | 139 | #1,532 | 6 | #11,816 |
| 2024 | 148 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 2023 | 159 | #1,413 | 11 | #7,671 |
| 2022 | 172 | #1,361 | 12 | #7,204 |
| 2021 | 151 | #1,431 | 6 | #11,959 |
| 2020 | 169 | #1,307 | — | — |
| 2019 | 146 | #1,500 | — | — |
| 2018 | 137 | #1,584 | — | — |
| 2017 | 131 | #1,654 | — | — |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,613 | — | — |
| 2015 | 144 | #1,544 | — | — |
| 2014 | 136 | #1,587 | — | — |
| 2013 | 137 | #1,574 | — | — |
| 2012 | 119 | #1,742 | — | — |
| 2011 | 130 | #1,653 | — | — |
| 2010 | 87 | #2,235 | — | — |
| 2009 | 95 | #2,137 | — | — |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,461 | — | — |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,537 | — | — |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,810 | — | — |
| 2005 | 54 | #3,002 | — | — |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,844 | — | — |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,461 | — | — |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,797 | — | — |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,376 | — | — |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,263 | — | — |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,074 | — | — |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,508 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Symphony in 2025?
Symphony ranked #1,532 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Symphony?
3,291 babies have been named Symphony in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Symphony most popular?
Symphony peaked in 2022, when 184 newborns received the name.
Is Symphony a boy or girl name?
Symphony is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Symphony rising or falling?
Symphony is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.