Zophia: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	5	1	–	#16,944
2000s	125	13	+2400%	#5,524
2010s	400	40	+220%	#3,365
2020s (to 2025)	158	26	-34%	#4,076

Decade

Girls

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

–

#16,944

2000s

125

+2400%

#5,524

2010s

400

+220%

#3,365

2020s (to 2025)

158

-34%

#4,076

The story of Zophia

Zophia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,543 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1999, 688 American babies have been named Zophia. Its peak came in 2013, when 48 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 Zophia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Zophia?

The median living Zophia is about 11 years old; half are between 6 and 15. An estimated 700 people named Zophia are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Zophia year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	18	#6,543
2024	28	#4,891
2023	29	#4,745
2022	21	#5,983
2021	27	#4,962
2020	35	#4,076
2019	31	#4,544
2018	33	#4,356
2017	30	#4,692
2016	35	#4,249
2015	44	#3,594
2014	45	#3,547
2013	48	#3,365
2012	43	#3,709
2011	46	#3,495
2010	45	#3,569
2009	22	#6,313
2008	17	#7,741
2007	26	#5,524
2006	12	#9,900
2005	11	#10,120
2004	6	#16,094
2003	15	#7,575
2002	6	#15,427
2001	5	#17,969
2000	5	#17,647
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1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Zophia, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Zophia?

The median living Zophia is about 11 years old. Half of all living Zophias are between 6 and 15 years old.

How many people named Zophia are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Zophia are alive in the United States, based on 688 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Zophia in 2025?

Zophia ranked #6,543 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Zophia?

688 babies have been named Zophia in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Zophia most popular?

Zophia peaked in 2013, when 48 newborns received the name.

Is Zophia a boy or girl name?

Zophia is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Zophia rising or falling?

Zophia is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Zophia popularity over time

The story of Zophia

How old are people named Zophia?

Zophia year by year

Frequently asked questions

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