Sophie

Sophie is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “wisdom.” In 2024 it was given to 3,574 girls in the United States.

Sophie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek · English & American
Meaning
“wisdom”
Pronunciation
/ˈsəʊfi/

About the name Sophie

Sophie belongs to the Greek and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “wisdom” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sophie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #51 in 2011, and in 2024 3,574 babies received the name — 134,574 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sophie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#51 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Sophie in 2024
3,574
Total since 1880
134,574

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sophie mean?

Sophie means “wisdom” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sophie a boy or girl name?

Sophie is a girl name. In 2024, 3,574 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sophie?

Sophie comes from the Greek and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sophie?

Sophie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #51 in 2011, and 3,574 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sophie?

Sophie is pronounced /ˈsəʊfi/ (IPA).

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