Sophie name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: English, German, French, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil

Pronunciation: so-fee

Meaning: Wisdom and Skill

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What does Sophie mean?
Variations of Sophie
Nicknames for Sophie
Middle Names for Sophie
How popular is Sophie?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Sophie
Famous People Named Sophie
Lists having Sophie

What does Sophie mean?

Of Old Greek origin, Admired and Ceaseless Sophie means "Wisdom or Skill" aimed at both sexes is used especially in Swedish, Icelandic, French, German, English, Greenlandic, Danish, Norwegian, Tamil and Finnish. Sophie is form of immutable and commonly accepted Sophia.

Sophia is Latin equivalent of The Greek Name Σοφια. Sophia means Form of Sophie and Skill is originated from Old Greek.. It is celebrated on May 25th.

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How do I pronounce Sophie?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Sophie is so-fee.

Variants of Sophie

Sofi, Sophia, Sofia, Fieke, Sonja, Anasophia, Sophiagrace, Sofie, Sophiemarie, Marie

Nicknames for Sophie

The name Sophie has ton of nicknames like:

Names that rhyme with Sophie

How popular is the name Sophie?

Sophie is a popular name in United States given to over 114013 babies in 156 years. Currently the name is rising, in 2011, 4726 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 51st position.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 12 times Also, Sophie was a very popular name in England and Wales. Over 96222 babies have been given the given name in 23 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1996, it ranked 1st when 7087 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 11 times Also, Sophie was a popular name in Ireland. Over 10903 babies have been given the moniker in 50 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2009, 640 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. However after 50 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 5 baby names 13 times Also, Sophie was among the n extremely popular names in France. Since emerging in 1900 around 245301 babies have been given the name.

At its zenith in 1970, 11207 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 6th position. However after 138 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 10 baby names 11 times Also, Sophie was a popular name in Netherlands. Over 3353 babies have been given the given name in 5 years.

When at its peak in 2015, the moniker grabbed the 3rd spot and 709 baby girls were given the name. However after 5 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 5 times Also, Sophie was a popular name in New South Wales. Over 11979 babies have been given the name in 35 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2004, 519 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 5th position. However after 35 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 1 times

Sophie used to be a common name in Switzerland, first appeared in 1998 and over 3945 babies have been given the name in 21 years.

At its zenith in 2010,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 21 years but it is still going strong. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 21 times Also, In Belgium, Sophie was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 3497 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1995,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years. Also, Sophie used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1987 and over 7275 babies have been given the name in 33 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2011,. However after 33 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, A common name in Western Australia with over 2682 new-borns have been given the name since 1999.

At its zenith in 2000, 176 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 4th position. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 6 times Also, Sophie was a common name in Victoria.

Over 3364 babies have been named Sophie since 2008. When at its peak in 2013,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 12 years but it is still going strong.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 6 times

Sophie is an uncommon baby name in Northern Territory where it has been in use since 2005 and achieved its top ranking of 2 in 2007.

There are over 170 babies that have been given the name Sophie in Northern Territory. However things change on global perspective, Sophie is extremely popular in DR Congo where every 1 in 500 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in England, Cambodia, South Africa, Congo, Germany, Canada, Burundi, Madagascar, Cameroon, Australia, Central African Republic, Chad, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Togo, Ethiopia, Austria, Uganda and Kenya.

At least, 1140000 people globally have carried Sophie as their given name according to our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	10779	6	60	3578
2022	0	0	63	3512
2021	0	0	76	3309
2020	0	0	75	3306
2019	0	0	84	3179
2018	0	0	98	2945
2017	0	0	106	2833
2016	0	0	109	2875
2015	0	0	104	2946
2014	0	0	91	3390

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Facts

Sophie in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	301	15271	15174
	0	0	0	1409

What numbers say about Sophie?

Be proud of yourself because even if you doubt your value, people like you are rare these days. If number 2 is your soul urge number, you are an emotional person, no matter how much you deny it. You never establish clumsy connections. Stop focusing on the past and embrace your future. Reason behind your depressive episodes that occur occasionally is being way too sensitive. You can't be around superficial minds that only care about gossip and getting through the day.

Other names similar to Sophie, for would be moms

Antti is used in Swedish and Danish, Antti means "The Manly or The Brave" and rooted from Old Greek is bestowed upon boys
Anahita means Unstained, Graceful or Dignified is used prevalently in Bengali and Malayalam given to both sexes has origin in Old Persian
Petta - Origin of Petta is in Old Greek bestowed upon girls is primarily used in Danish and Finnish. Petta is Finnish cognate of Betta
Macedonius - Boy name Macedonius came from Greek, Macedonius means "Tall or Cattle"
Geori - Geori's meaning is Worker of the Earth has origin in Greek

Middle names for Sophie

These familiar and cutesy middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Sophie .

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Famous people named Sophie

Sophie Dahl, British author and former fashion model
Sophie Charlotte Ackermann, German actress from Berlin
Sophie Schröder, German actress
Sophie d'Houdetot, French noblewoman
Sophie Dawes, Baronne de Feuchères, English "adventuress" best known as a mistress of Louis Henry II
Sophie Treadwell, American playwright and journalist of the first half of the 20th century

Sophie Kerr, prolific writer of the early 20th century whose stories about smart
Sophie Swetchine, Russian mystic, born in Moscow
Sophie Mannerheim, famous nurse known as pioneer of modern nursing
Sophie Grigson,
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada
Sophie Ristaud Cottin, French writer whose novels were popular
Sophie Gay, French author who was born in Paris
Sophie Desmarais, Canadian actress, best known for her role
Sophie von Kühn, love interest and eventual fiancée of the German Romantic poet and philosopher Friedrich von Hardenberg
Sophie Evans,
Sophie Irene Loeb, American journalist and social-welfare advocate
Sophie Liebknecht, Russian-born German socialist and feminist

Sophie Delezio, Australian schoolgirl
Sophie Perin, first Miss International winner from her country
Sophie Maslow, American choreographer, modern dancer and teacher
Sophie de Marbois-Lebrun, Duchess of Plaisance, was
Sophie Hannah, British poet and novelist
Sophie Wörishöffer, German writer of over a dozen adventure stories for young people
Sophie Lacaze, French composer
Sophie Mechaly, Paris-born designer best known as the founder of the Paul & Joe clothing line
Sophie Blanchard, French aeronaut and the wife of ballooning pioneer Jean-Pierre Blanchard
Sophie Bould, British theatre and TV actress, from Shropshire
Sophie Frémiet, French painter
Sophie Wilcox, English actress
Sophie Barjac, Although most of her work is

Sophie Villeneuve, French cross country skier
Sophie von Hellerman, artist based in London
Sophie de Schaepdrijver, Belgian historian
Sophie Hook,
Sophie Smiley, author of books for children
Sophie Parkin, English writer, artist and owner of Vout-o-Reenees
Sophie Germain, French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher
Sophie Wilson, leading British computer scientist
Sophie Marceau, French actress, director, screenwriter, and author
Sophie B. Hawkins, American singer-songwriter, musician, and painter
Sophie Aldred, English actress and television presenter
Sophie Scholl, German student and anti-Nazi political activist
Sophie Tucker, Ukrainian-born American singer, comedian, actress

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, British singer, songwriter and model
Sophie Mirabella, Liberal Party member of the Australian House of Representatives
Sophie Lascelles, English photographer
Sophie Blake, English television presenter and former model
Sophie Monk, Australian singer-songwriter, actress, model
Sophie Lee, Australian film
Sophie Calle, French writer, photographer, installation artist
Sophie Anderton, English model and reality television personality

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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