Sofie
Girl name · #1534 in 2025 · Uniqueness 72/100
In 2025, 138 baby girls were named Sofie, placing it at #1534 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1366, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 13,043 girls born in 2025 was named Sofie.
The 129-year story
Sofie first appears in the Social Security records in 1896, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 254 girls were named Sofie — good for #994 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Sofie per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Sofie in class?
Sofie scores 72 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Sofie will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sofie is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sofie is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Sofies were CA (16), NY (13), IL (9), FL (7), NC (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Sofie
Statistically, parents drawn to Sofie tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aubrie, Marlie, Lexie, Skylie, and Amelie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sofie | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 138 | #1534 |
| 2024 | 151 | #1452 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1377 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1456 |
| 2021 | 134 | #1562 |
| 2020 | 169 | #1303 |
| 2019 | 147 | #1490 |
| 2018 | 158 | #1413 |
| 2017 | 163 | #1404 |
| 2016 | 192 | #1267 |
| 2015 | 173 | #1366 |
| 2014 | 204 | #1195 |
| 2013 | 216 | #1121 |
| 2012 | 254 | #994 |
| 2011 | 249 | #1009 |
| 2010 | 230 | #1082 |
| 2009 | 210 | #1194 |
| 2008 | 224 | #1145 |
| 2007 | 201 | #1233 |
| 2006 | 153 | #1454 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1471 |
| 2004 | 121 | #1608 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1858 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2178 |
| 2001 | 74 | #2193 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sofie a popular girl name?
Sofie ranked #1534 among girls in 2025 with 138 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1366.
When was the name Sofie most popular?
Sofie peaked in 2012, when 254 American girls received the name (ranked #994 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sofie?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 13,043 newborn American girls was named Sofie. It scores 72/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.