Gender: Girl
Meaning: Wisdom — gentle intelligence and quiet grace
Origin: French form of Sophia — from Greek sophia (σοφία), wisdom
Popularity: Ranked #60 in 2024 with 3,574 babies born.
History: Sophie is the French and informal form of Sophia — one of the most beloved name variants in Europe. While Sophia carries a more formal, architectural grandeur, Sophie feels warmer and more approachable without losing any of its intellectual pedigree. It has been a top-10 name in France, Germany, and the UK for years. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sophie Turner, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex have kept it prominent in contemporary culture. In America it entered the top 100 in the 1990s and has climbed steadily. The wisdom meaning, worn lightly, gives it a brightness that never fades.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sophie? About 1 in 931 babies born in 2024 were named Sophie, or roughly 9.8 per day in the United States.
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