Sophiamarie
A feminine name combining Sophia meaning "wisdom" and Marie meaning "bitter" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 217 living Americans carry the first name Sophiamarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sophiamarie today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sophiamarie births was 2012 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sophiamarie. 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
217
~ 1 in 1,579,513 Americans
Peak year
2012
22 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#17,285
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Sophiamarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sophiamarie 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 132 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
Sophiamarie 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 Sophiamarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sophiamaries live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sophiamarie
Sophiamarie is a unique name that combines two distinct elements – Sophia and Marie. The name Sophia has its roots in Greek, derived from the word "sophia," which means wisdom or knowledge. It is believed to have emerged in ancient Greek culture around the 5th century BC.
The name Sophia has a rich history and has been associated with several influential figures throughout the ages. In Greek mythology, Sophia was one of the Charites, or Graces, who personified charm, beauty, and creativity. The name also holds significance in Christianity, as Sophia is revered as the personification of divine wisdom in the Bible's Book of Proverbs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sophia dates back to the 3rd century AD when Saint Sophia and her three daughters – Faith, Hope, and Charity – were martyred for their Christian beliefs. Their story has been celebrated in various religious texts and artworks over the centuries.
Marie, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew name Miryam or Mariam, which means "bitter" or "beloved." It gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it was associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
The combination of Sophia and Marie creates a unique name that blends the concepts of wisdom and love or devotion. While there are no direct historical references to individuals specifically named Sophiamarie, the name draws upon the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of its individual components.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sophia or its variations. For example, Sophia of Wisdom (c. 770-826), also known as St. Sophia, was a Christian martyr and saint revered in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Sophia Loren (born 1934) is an acclaimed Italian actress and one of the most celebrated icons of Hollywood's golden age.
Additionally, Marie has been a popular name among royalty and notable figures. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) was the last Queen of France before the French Revolution. Marie Curie (1867-1934) was a pioneering physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and won two Nobel Prizes.
While Sophiamarie may be a relatively modern combination, it carries the weight and significance of its individual components, blending the concepts of wisdom, knowledge, love, and devotion into a unique and meaningful name.
People
Sophiamarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sophiamarie 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
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FAQ
Sophiamarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sophiamarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 217 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sophiamarie 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 1,579,513 US residents.
Is Sophiamarie a common name?
We classify Sophiamarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 219 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sophiamarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Sophiamarie was 2012, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sophiamarie is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sophiamarie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sophiamarie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sophiamarie 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.
Is Sophiamarie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sophiamarie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sophiamarie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Sophiamarie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.