Sophie
Pronunciation: [ s-OHF-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sophie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 49 babies have been named Sophie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sophie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,000 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,000
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Sophie is also used as a girl name, ranked #60.
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About the Name Sophie
Sophie is a boy name .
Is Sophie a boy or girl name? Sophie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,000 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60. Sophie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sophie is currently ranked #20,000 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sophie include Sop, Soph, Sophy, Soy, Soie, and Sopkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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