Girls name · Kentucky
Sophia in Kentucky
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 166 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,728 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 196th |
| 1923 | 20 | 237th |
| 1936 | 5 | 482nd |
| 1953 | 6 | 486th |
| 1983 | 5 | 539th |
| 2000 | 61 | 74th |
| 2012 | 267 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 166 | 3rd |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 196th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in Kentucky in a single year was 285, in 2013. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2013.
Across the country, Sophia reached its best rank of #1 in California (2011). See Sophia in every state →
How popular is Sophia in Kentucky?
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 166 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,728 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in Kentucky?
In 2025, 166 babies were named Sophia in Kentucky. The most babies named Sophia in Kentucky in a single year was 285, in 2013.
What is the rank of Sophia in Kentucky?
Sophia ranked 3rd among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2013.
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.