Girls name · Illinois
Sofia in Illinois
Sofia was the 7th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 343 babies named Sofia that year. Since 1960, Illinois families have named 9,173 babies Sofia.
Popularity over time
Sofia in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 | 1153rd |
| 1973 | 9 | 842nd |
| 1981 | 22 | 479th |
| 1990 | 11 | 871st |
| 1999 | 69 | 215th |
| 2008 | 308 | 27th |
| 2016 | 452 | 10th |
| 2025 | 343 | 7th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1153rd in 1960 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Sofia in Illinois in a single year was 483, in 2015. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 2015.
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 Illinois?
Sofia was the 7th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 343 babies named Sofia that year. Since 1960, Illinois families have named 9,173 babies Sofia.
How many babies are named Sofia in Illinois?
In 2025, 343 babies were named Sofia in Illinois. The most babies named Sofia in Illinois in a single year was 483, in 2015.
What is the rank of Sofia in Illinois?
Sofia ranked 7th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 2015.
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.