Ophie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Greek word "ophis" meaning "serpent".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Ophie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ophie today is around 99 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ophie births was 1919 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ophie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ophie is about 99 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ophies were born before 1937.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ophie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1919
13 babies that year
Average age
99
years old
1924 SSA rank
#4,901
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Ophie
The name Ophie is a diminutive form of the name Ophelia, which has its roots in the Greek language. Ophelia is derived from the Greek word "ophis," meaning "serpent." This name has been in use since ancient times and is believed to have originated around the 5th century BC.
In Greek mythology, Ophelia was the name of a female character mentioned in Ovid's Metamorphoses. She was a companion of the goddess Diana and was known for her beauty and skill in hunting. However, the name gained more widespread recognition and popularity after its appearance in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, where Ophelia is the tragic heroine who eventually drowns herself.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ophie can be found in the 16th century. Ophie de Guzman was a Spanish noblewoman who lived during the reign of King Philip II in the late 1500s. She was known for her involvement in the affairs of the Spanish court and her influence on the monarch.
In the 18th century, Ophie Delaunay was a French painter and engraver who was active in the Rococo style. She was born in 1739 and is remembered for her intricate and delicate artworks depicting scenes from mythology and everyday life.
Ophie Vendelbo was a Danish novelist and poet who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1858, she was known for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the natural world. Her poems and novels were widely read and celebrated in her home country.
In the 20th century, Ophie Carr was an American novelist and short story writer. She was born in 1914 and gained recognition for her works that depicted the lives of ordinary people in the American South. Her stories often explored themes of family, community, and the struggles of everyday life.
Ophie Aboye was a Ghanaian politician and activist who played a significant role in the independence movement of Ghana in the mid-20th century. Born in 1920, she was a vocal advocate for women's rights and served as a member of parliament in the post-independence government of Ghana.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Ophie or its variations. While the name may have originated from Greek mythology and literature, it has been adopted and used across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility.
People
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FAQ
Ophie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ophie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ophie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Ophie a common name?
We classify Ophie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ophie most popular?
The single biggest year for Ophie was 1919, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ophie is about 99 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ophie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ophie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.