Girls name · Illinois
Sofia in Illinois
As of 2025, Sofia was the #7 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 343 births that year. Its total reaches 9,173 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1960.
Popularity over time
Sofia in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 | #1153 |
| 1973 | 9 | #842 |
| 1981 | 22 | #479 |
| 1990 | 11 | #871 |
| 1999 | 69 | #215 |
| 2008 | 308 | #27 |
| 2016 | 452 | #10 |
| 2025 | 343 | #7 |
Rank swung between #7 (2015) and #1169 (1966) in Illinois, from #1153 in 1960 to #7 in 2025.
Sofia had its most births in Illinois in 2015, when 483 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among girls names in Illinois was #7, in 2015.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in the District of Columbia in 2013. See Sofia in every state →
How popular is Sofia in Illinois?
As of 2025, Sofia was the #7 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 343 births that year. Its total reaches 9,173 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1960.
How many babies are named Sofia in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 343 births of babies named Sofia in 2025.
What is the rank of Sofia in Illinois?
Sofia's 2025 rank among girls names in Illinois was #7.
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.