Girls name · Virginia
Sophia in Virginia
As of 2025, Sophia was the #3 most common girls name in Virginia, drawn from 319 births that year. Its total reaches 10,031 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Sophia in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #217 |
| 1927 | 8 | #360 |
| 1963 | 11 | #428 |
| 1975 | 11 | #373 |
| 1988 | 20 | #293 |
| 2000 | 131 | #57 |
| 2013 | 499 | #3 |
| 2025 | 319 | #3 |
Rank swung between #1 (2011) and #690 (1978) in Virginia, from #217 in 1910 to #3 in 2025.
The most Sophia births in Virginia in a single year was 513, in 2012. Its highest rank among girls names in Virginia was #1, in 2011.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in California in 2011. See Sophia in every state →
How popular is Sophia in Virginia?
As of 2025, Sophia was the #3 most common girls name in Virginia, drawn from 319 births that year. Its total reaches 10,031 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Sophia in Virginia?
In 2025, 319 babies born in Virginia were named Sophia.
What is the rank of Sophia in Virginia?
In 2025, Sophia sat at #3 on the girls list for Virginia.
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.