Zofia
Girl name · #2158 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zofia? In official American birth records, Zofia has been tracked continuously since 1912, giving it 113 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 86 baby girls were named Zofia, placing it at #2158 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2773, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,930 girls born in 2025 was named Zofia.
Babies named Zofia per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 113-year story
Zofia first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 102 girls were named Zofia — good for #1943 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zofia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zofia in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zofia is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zofia will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zofia is most common
State-level data for Zofia is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zofia
Statistically, parents drawn to Zofia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Safia, Zariya, Anasofia, Alyvia, and Ellia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zofia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2153 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2661 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2352 |
| 2022 | 88 | #2156 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2212 |
| 2020 | 88 | #2078 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2355 |
| 2018 | 80 | #2275 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2597 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2188 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2773 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2213 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1990 |
| 2012 | 95 | #2028 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1943 |
| 2010 | 86 | #2237 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2375 |
| 2008 | 75 | #2511 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2890 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2669 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3126 |
| 2004 | 35 | #3989 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4109 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4280 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6067 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zofia?
In official American birth records, the name Zofia first appeared in 1912 (over 113 years ago), when 7 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 113 years.
Is Zofia a popular girl name?
Zofia ranked #2158 among girls in 2025 with 86 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2773.
When was the name Zofia most popular?
Zofia peaked in 2011, when 102 American girls received the name (ranked #1943 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zofia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,930 newborn American girls was named Zofia. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.