Sofia is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #12 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
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UK Rank 2024
#12
US Rank #10
About the Name Sofia
Sofia is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #12. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 20 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Sofia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #10, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sofia
Unlikely. With around 1,626 UK babies named Sofia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sofia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sofia has held a stable position around #12 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #12 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Sofia is more popular in the US (#10) than in the UK (#12). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Sofia include: Sofia Milos — Sofia Milos is a Swiss-born actress.; Sofia Kenin — Sofia Anna "Sonya" Kenin is a Russian-born American professional tennis player.; Sofia Pernas — Sofia Pernas is a Moroccan actress who currently resides in Los Angeles..
Yes — Sofia is very popular in the United States, ranked #10 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,626
UK babies named Sofia (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.8
In a school of 600
↑ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sofia
Likely around 1 other Sofia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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