Girls name · California
Sophia in California
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,685 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, California families have named 68,267 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 231st |
| 1947 | 10 | 757th |
| 1961 | 46 | 462nd |
| 1974 | 75 | 341st |
| 1986 | 231 | 163rd |
| 1999 | 955 | 39th |
| 2012 | 3,645 | 1st |
| 2025 | 1,685 | 3rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 231st in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in California in a single year was 3,645, in 2012. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2011.
Across the country, Sophia reached its best rank of #1 in California (2011). See Sophia in every state →
How popular is Sophia in California?
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,685 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, California families have named 68,267 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in California?
In 2025, 1,685 babies were named Sophia in California. The most babies named Sophia in California in a single year was 3,645, in 2012.
What is the rank of Sophia in California?
Sophia ranked 3rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.