Girls name · Virginia
Sophia in Virginia
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 319 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 10,031 babies Sophia.
Popularity over time
Sophia in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 217th |
| 1927 | 8 | 360th |
| 1963 | 11 | 428th |
| 1975 | 11 | 373rd |
| 1988 | 20 | 293rd |
| 2000 | 131 | 57th |
| 2013 | 499 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 319 | 3rd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia climbed from 217th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Sophia in Virginia in a single year was 513, in 2012. 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 Virginia?
Sophia was the 3rd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 319 babies named Sophia that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 10,031 babies Sophia.
How many babies are named Sophia in Virginia?
In 2025, 319 babies were named Sophia in Virginia. The most babies named Sophia in Virginia in a single year was 513, in 2012.
What is the rank of Sophia in Virginia?
Sophia ranked 3rd among girls names in Virginia 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.