Sophia
Pronunciation: [ s-ohf-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sophia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 490 babies have been named Sophia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sophia is past its peak , currently ranked #9,962 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,962
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Sophia
Sophia is a boy name .
Is Sophia a boy or girl name? Sophia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,962 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6. Sophia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sophia is currently ranked #9,962 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sophia include Sop, Soph, Sophy, Sophie, Soy, Soie, and Sopkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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