Ophelia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A helper and lover from Shakespeare's stage.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #391
- Peak
- #232 in 1882
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ophelia Means
Ophelia is a girl name of English origin. A helper and lover from Shakespeare's stage.
How Popular Ophelia Is
Ophelia currently ranks #391 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #232 in 1882. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ophelia
- Ophelia peaked at #232 in the U.S. in 1882.
- Ophelia is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Ophelia
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ophelia
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Questions About Ophelia
What does Ophelia mean?
Ophelia is a girl name of English origin. A helper and lover from Shakespeare's stage.
How popular is Ophelia?
Ophelia currently ranks #391 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #232 in 1882. It has held steady.
Where does Ophelia come from?
Ophelia comes from English roots. Ophelia peaked at #232 in the U.S. in 1882.
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