Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
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Sophie
GirlFrench, Greek· “wisdom”
- Meaning
- wisdom
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- SOH-fee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #55
- US babies 2025
- 3,984
- Best rank
- #51 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Sophie
Sophie is a French and Greek name that means “wisdom”.
Sophie is the French form of Sophia, from the Greek word for wisdom. Sophia was used in the Byzantine Empire in honor of Hagia Sophia, holy wisdom, and the name spread through European royal families, including Sophia of Hanover, mother of George I of Great Britain. Sophie became common in France, Germany and the Netherlands, and it is used widely in English as well. It feels warm, friendly and slightly less formal than Sophia. Soph is an easy nickname, and Sofie is a Scandinavian spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sophy.
Popularity over time
Sophie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 118 different years. Its best national rank was #51 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,732 babies. In 2025, 3,984 babies were named Sophie, and it ranked #55 nationally. That is 35% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #129 in 1920, #812 in 1950, #1,541 in 1980, #160 in 2000, #59 in 2010, and #55 in 2025. Of the 138,577 US girls named Sophie since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 28,682 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Bella, Khloe, Aaliyah, Gabriella, and Zoe.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sophie ranked highest in South Dakota, District of Columbia, and Wyoming.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #16 | 27 |
| District of Columbia | #20 | 20 |
| Wyoming | #22 | 10 |
| Utah | #25 | 97 |
| Massachusetts | #37 | 116 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sophie is usually pronounced SOH-fee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sophy.
Middle names for Sophie
A few middle names that flow with Sophie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sophie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophie mean?
Sophie is a French and Greek name that means “wisdom”.
What is the origin of the name Sophie?
Sophie has French and Greek roots. Sophie is the French form of Sophia, from the Greek word for wisdom.
Is Sophie a popular name?
Yes. Sophie ranked #55 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Sophie a boy or girl name?
Sophie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sophie?
Sophie is usually pronounced SOH-fee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings