How Many People Are Named Sophea?
Complete statistics for the name Sophea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sophea is a Cambodian name meaning "wise" or "judge," and it's a beautiful rarity in the United States. Only about 345 people living in America today carry this name, which means roughly 1 in 956,568 Americans share it. It peaked in 2013 with 26 births and has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with individuals who are self-driven and naturally inclined toward originality and ambition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 349 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sophea Through the Generations
Sophea didn't appear on American birth records until relatively recently, and it's very much a name of the younger generation. With an average bearer age of just 20, this name hasn't had time to build deep generational roots in the US. A striking 281 of the 345 people currently living with this name are under 30, meaning 81% of all bearers belong to the youngest adult and child cohorts. Only 68 bearers fall in the 30 to 60 age range, and there aren't any over 60, confirming that this is genuinely a modern arrival. The name hit its peak in 2013 when 26 babies were given the name, but it's been on a declining trend since. That said, Sophea carries significant global presence, ranking #4,866 worldwide with around 215,238 living bearers, most of them in Cambodia. It's a name that connects American families to rich Khmer heritage, even as its US popularity hasn't yet gained sustained momentum. Only 349 total births have ever been recorded in the United States.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sophea's Khmer roots
📄 About the Name Sophea
How Many People Have the Name Sophea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Sophea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 956,568 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sophea a Common or Rare Name?
Sophea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sophea Mean?
Sophea means "Wise or judge" and comes from Khmer origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sophea in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Sophea Most Popular?
The name Sophea reached peak popularity in 2013, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sophea?
Approximately 345 people named Sophea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 349. That works out to roughly 1 in 956,568 Americans.
Is Sophea a rare name?
Sophea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 956,568 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sophea mean?
Sophea means "Wise or judge" and comes from Khmer origins.
Is Sophea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Sophea are male and 99% are female.
When was Sophea most popular?
Sophea peaked in 2013 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.