Girls name · Illinois
Sophia in Illinois
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 473 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 18,483 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 167th |
| 1924 | 14 | 388th |
| 1956 | 8 | 773rd |
| 1970 | 30 | 408th |
| 1983 | 59 | 213th |
| 1997 | 138 | 112th |
| 2011 | 892 | 1st |
| 2025 | 473 | 3rd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 167th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in Illinois in a single year was 962, 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 Illinois?
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 473 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 18,483 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in Illinois?
In 2025, 473 babies were named Sophia in Illinois. The most babies named Sophia in Illinois in a single year was 962, in 2012.
What is the rank of Sophia in Illinois?
Sophia ranked 3rd among girls names in Illinois 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.