Girls name · Iowa
Sophia in Iowa
Sophia was the 7th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 104 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1915, Iowa families have named 3,467 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 12 | 241st |
| 1978 | 5 | 467th |
| 1993 | 9 | 284th |
| 1999 | 39 | 88th |
| 2006 | 136 | 14th |
| 2012 | 224 | 2nd |
| 2019 | 90 | 13th |
| 2025 | 104 | 7th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 241st in 1915 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in Iowa in a single year was 224, in 2012. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2012.
Across the country, Sophia reached its best rank of #1 in California (2011). See Sophia in every state →
How popular is Sophia in Iowa?
Sophia was the 7th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 104 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1915, Iowa families have named 3,467 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in Iowa?
In 2025, 104 babies were named Sophia in Iowa. The most babies named Sophia in Iowa in a single year was 224, in 2012.
What is the rank of Sophia in Iowa?
Sophia ranked 7th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2012.
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.