Sophiagrace
A feminine given name combining the Greek "Sophia" meaning wisdom and the Latin "gratia" meaning grace or favor.
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Sophiagrace. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sophiagrace today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sophiagrace births was 2015 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sophiagrace. 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.
People living today
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
2015
21 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,073
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Sophiagrace: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sophiagrace from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 130 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sophiagrace by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sophiagrace during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sophiagraces live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sophiagrace
Sophiagrace is a relatively modern name that combines two distinct elements from different linguistic and cultural origins. The first part, "Sophia," derives from the Greek word "Sophia," meaning "wisdom" or "skill." This name has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, where Sophia was revered as the personification of wisdom and knowledge.
The second part, "Grace," is of Latin origin, derived from the word "gratia," meaning "favor" or "charm." It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries, often associated with qualities of elegance, poise, and divine grace.
While the combination of "Sophiagrace" is relatively new, both components have a rich history spanning various cultures and time periods. Sophia has been a popular name throughout the ages, with notable figures including Saint Sophia of Rome, a Christian martyr from the 2nd century AD, and Sophia of Wisdom, a figure from Gnostic traditions.
In the realm of literature, Sophia has been a recurring character in works such as the Wisdom Books of the Bible and the philosophical writings of Plato and other ancient Greek thinkers. Additionally, the name has been associated with figures in various religious traditions, including the concept of Sophia in Gnosticism and the personification of wisdom in the Kabbalistic tradition.
As for the name Grace, it has been used throughout history, often as a symbol of divine favor and spiritual elegance. One notable figure was Grace O'Malley, an Irish pirate queen who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for her bravery and leadership skills.
Other historical figures with the name Sophia or Grace include:
1. Sophia Loren, an Italian film actress born in 1934, known for her iconic beauty and successful career.
2. Grace Kelly, an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III in 1956.
3. Sophia Brahe, a 16th-century Danish astronomer and horticulturist, known for her contributions to the study of stars and plants.
4. Grace Hopper, an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral, who was a pioneer in the field of computer programming.
5. Sophia Duleep Singh, a prominent suffragette and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century, who played a significant role in the British women's suffrage movement.
While the combination of "Sophiagrace" is a modern invention, it draws upon the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of its constituent parts, blending the concepts of wisdom, grace, and divine favor into a unique and meaningful name.
People
Sophiagrace + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sophiagrace as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sophiagrace: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sophiagrace?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sophiagrace 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Sophiagrace a common name?
We classify Sophiagrace as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 183 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sophiagrace most popular?
The single biggest year for Sophiagrace was 2015, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sophiagrace is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sophiagrace a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sophiagrace 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.