Declining since 2015, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Sophy since 1912
Babies named Sophy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Sophy is a less common spelling of the classic Sophie. In 2025, it ranked 13,208 in the United States, with an incidence of about 1 in 267,878 girls. The name reached its peak popularity in 2002, but has since been falling in usage since 2015. While not among the top names, Sophy offers a distinctive twist on the ever-popular Sophia. Its rarity means a child named Sophy is unlikely to share the name with many peers, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon name.
Sophy is a variant spelling of Sophie, which itself is a French form of Sophia. Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia (σοφία) meaning 'wisdom'. The name was borne by early Christian saints, including Saint Sophia of Rome, and became widespread across Europe. The spelling Sophy has been used since at least the 19th century, sometimes as a diminutive of Sophia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Soph, Phi
Sibling names for Sophy
Names that share Sophy's style, for a brother or sister.
