Girls name · California
Sofia in California
Sofia was the 8th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,339 babies named Sofia that year. Since 1922, California families have named 39,112 babies Sofia.
Popularity over time
Sofia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 587th |
| 1950 | 6 | 1083rd |
| 1962 | 22 | 720th |
| 1975 | 59 | 415th |
| 1987 | 96 | 382nd |
| 2000 | 496 | 95th |
| 2012 | 1,688 | 7th |
| 2025 | 1,339 | 8th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 587th in 1922 to 8th in 2025.
The most babies named Sofia in California in a single year was 2,112, in 2014. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 2011.
Across the country, Sofia reached its best rank of 2nd in District of Columbia (2013). See Sofia in every state →
How popular is Sofia in California?
Sofia was the 8th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,339 babies named Sofia that year. Since 1922, California families have named 39,112 babies Sofia.
How many babies are named Sofia in California?
In 2025, 1,339 babies were named Sofia in California. The most babies named Sofia in California in a single year was 2,112, in 2014.
What is the rank of Sofia in California?
Sofia ranked 8th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 2011.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.