Girls name · New York
Sophia in New York
Sophia was the 4th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 721 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 30,886 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | 194th |
| 1926 | 20 | 378th |
| 1943 | 10 | 616th |
| 1961 | 38 | 456th |
| 1977 | 48 | 356th |
| 1993 | 131 | 153rd |
| 2009 | 1,193 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 721 | 4th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 194th in 1910 to 4th in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in New York in a single year was 1,456, in 2011. 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 New York?
Sophia was the 4th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 721 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 30,886 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in New York?
In 2025, 721 babies were named Sophia in New York. The most babies named Sophia in New York in a single year was 1,456, in 2011.
What is the rank of Sophia in New York?
Sophia ranked 4th among girls names in New York 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.