Girls name · Pennsylvania
Sophia in Pennsylvania
Sophia was the 2nd most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 507 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 17,833 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 68 | 93rd |
| 1926 | 43 | 229th |
| 1943 | 10 | 520th |
| 1960 | 12 | 620th |
| 1976 | 9 | 696th |
| 1992 | 43 | 249th |
| 2009 | 727 | 5th |
| 2025 | 507 | 2nd |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 93rd in 1910 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in Pennsylvania in a single year was 875, 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 Pennsylvania?
Sophia was the 2nd most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 507 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 17,833 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 507 babies were named Sophia in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Sophia in Pennsylvania in a single year was 875, in 2011.
What is the rank of Sophia in Pennsylvania?
Sophia ranked 2nd among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.