Girl · #9,462 in 2026

Sophi

Name: Popularity of the name Sophi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sophi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,462

Peak Rank

#3,853 (2012)

Total Babies

544

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1993

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#3853

Peak Rank

544

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sophi

Sophi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 40 Sophis were born — ranking #3,853 that year. As of 2026, Sophi ranks #9,462 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-15%). In total, more than 544 Sophis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Sophi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sophi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sophie
Sophy
Sofi
Sofa
Sofie
Sufi
Safi
Sifi
Sofo
Saffi
Sefi
Soofee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sophi

What does the name Sophi mean?

Sophi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sophi in 2026?

In 2026, Sophi ranks #9,462 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Sophi most popular?

Sophi reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #3,853 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sophi most popular?

Sophi has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Indiana, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sophi.

Is Sophi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sophi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sophi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sophi include Darra, Elecia, Ijeoma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sophi

Sophi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 544 births in the dataset. Sophi's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #3,853. Use the chart and map above to compare Sophi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.