Sophie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The French form of wisdom, playful and chic with a Parisian lightness.
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #40
- Peak
- #72 in 2012
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sophie Means
Sophie is a girl name of French origin. The French form of wisdom, playful and chic with a Parisian lightness.
How Popular Sophie Is
Sophie currently ranks #40 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 2012. It is rising.
Good to Know About Sophie
- Sophie's Choice, the novel and film, gave this name dramatic depth.
- Sophie Turner, Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, keeps it visible.
- Consistently more popular in Europe than in the US.
Names Like Sophie
Other French names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sophie
French names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sophie.
Questions About Sophie
What does Sophie mean?
Sophie is a girl name of French origin. The French form of wisdom, playful and chic with a Parisian lightness.
How popular is Sophie?
Sophie currently ranks #40 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 2012. It is rising.
Where does Sophie come from?
Sophie comes from French roots. Sophie's Choice, the novel and film, gave this name dramatic depth.
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