Sofia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sofia has Greek origins, meaning 'wisdom'. It has evolved from its original form 'Sophia' in Greek and has been widely adopted in various languages. The name is associated with traits like elegance and intelligence, and it does not have a specific biblical relevance.
The name Sofia is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sofia has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Sofia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15031st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11350th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8539th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 925th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1124th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1378th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 913th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 570th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 68th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sofia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sofia"
Pronunciation
/səˈfiːə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Sofia is derived from the Greek word 'sophia', meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used as a given name since the early Christian period.
Meaning
wisdom
Language Evolution
Sophia (Greek), Sofia (Latin and various languages)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Byzantine Empire and has remained widely used across various cultures and languages throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Sophie, Sofía, Sofya
Modern Popularity & Image
Sofia is currently a popular name in many countries and is often associated with elegance and intelligence.
Famous People
Sofia Coppola - American filmmaker, Sofia Vergara - Colombian-American actress, Sofia Richie - American model and fashion designer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sofia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sofia"
"Sofia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15031st of 16616 | 8 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11350th of 24088 | 65 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8539th of 23106 | 100 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 925th of 9107 | 1,075 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1124th of 9204 | 794 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1378th of 12526 | 1,076 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 913th of 19264 | 2,277 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 570th of 27321 | 6,144 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 68th of 35406 | 69,008 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14th of 30306 | 97,901 |
Regional Popularity of "Sofia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sofia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
75.34% 1039th/1379 |
29.08% 688th/2366 |
39.05% 446th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
29.41% 692nd/2353 |
44.34% 686th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
85.45% 1903rd/2227 |
53.00% 1288th/2430 |
32.84% 937th/2853 |
32.36% 898th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.38% 1186th/2937 |
24.35% 848th/3483 |
25.81% 908th/3518 |
15.26% 617th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.04% 849th/3685 |
12.04% 539th/4475 |
12.44% 646th/5194 |
6.68% 422nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.60% 119th/4582 |
1.12% 58th/5164 |
1.09% 80th/7313 |
0.54% 40th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.93% 37th/3984 |
0.36% 16th/4487 |
0.21% 14th/6822 |
0.16% 10th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sofia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sofia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.