How Many People Are Named Sophy?

Complete statistics for the name Sophy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sophy
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sophy, a very rare female name, is held by just 438 people in the US, making up 1 in 753,875 Americans. The majority, 60%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~130
Living in US
1 in 2,549,610
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sophie
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Sophisticated Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

34,099
Worldwide Bearers
#25,222
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
15,041
🇰🇪 Kenya
8,044
🇮🇳 India
2,600
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,177
🇺🇸 United States
982
🇪🇬 Egypt
672
🇬🇧 England
546
🇨🇳 China
460
🇳🇬 Nigeria
447
🇨🇩 DR Congo
356

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
438 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
302
Would be under 30 (60%)
142
Would be 30–60 (28%)
57
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 501 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sophy Through the Generations

Sophy peaked in popularity in 2002 with 24 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline. Today, there are 438 people named Sophy living in the US, with most falling between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests it's a name more commonly adopted by newer generations, with only 57 individuals over 60 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 21
New York 7

✨ Similar Names to Sophy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sophy's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sophy

How Many People Have the Name Sophy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 130 people in the United States currently share the name Sophy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sophy a Common or Rare Name?

Sophy 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 Sophy Mean?

Sophy means "creative variant of Sophie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sophy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sophy Most Popular?

The name Sophy reached peak popularity in 2002, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Sophy?

Approximately 130 people named Sophy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 130. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,549,610 Americans.

Is Sophy a rare name?

Sophy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,549,610 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sophy mean?

Sophy means "creative variant of Sophie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sophy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sophy are male and 100% are female.

When was Sophy most popular?

Sophy peaked in 2002 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US130
All-Time Births130
1 in X1 in 2,549,610
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2002
World Rank#25,222
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.