Sophiarose
Feminine name from Greek and Latin origins meaning "wisdom and rose".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Sophiarose. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sophiarose today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sophiarose births was 2013 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sophiarose. 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
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2013
18 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#17,287
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Sophiarose: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sophiarose 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 120 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
Sophiarose 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 Sophiarose during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sophiaroses live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sophiarose
The name Sophiarose is a modern composite name derived from two distinct elements - Sophia and Rose. Sophia has its roots in the Greek language, originating from the word 'sophia' meaning wisdom or knowledge. The name Rose, on the other hand, finds its origins in the Latin word 'rosa' referring to the fragrant flower.
While the individual components have a rich historical lineage, the combined form of Sophiarose is a relatively recent creation, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. The blending of names from different linguistic backgrounds reflects the increasing globalization and cultural exchange of modern times.
Sophia has a long and storied history, with its earliest recorded use dating back to ancient Greece. It was a name borne by several notable figures, including the philosopher Sophia of Milan, who lived in the 4th century AD and was renowned for her teachings on Neoplatonism.
In the Christian tradition, Sophia has been associated with the concept of Divine Wisdom, and it is referenced in certain biblical texts, such as the Book of Proverbs. The name gained further prominence during the Byzantine era, when it was popular among the aristocracy.
Rose, on the other hand, has a more straightforward origin, deriving from the Latin word for the ubiquitous flower. The name has been used throughout various European cultures for centuries, often carrying symbolic associations with beauty, love, and purity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rose dates back to the 12th century, when it was used by Rose of Viterbo, an Italian mystic and saint who lived from 1235 to 1252. Another notable bearer of the name was Rose Bertin, the famous French fashion designer who served as the dressmaker to Marie Antoinette in the late 18th century.
In literature, the name Rose has been immortalized by authors such as Shakespeare, who featured characters like Rose in his plays, and William Wordsworth, who wrote the poem "The Rose."
While the combined form of Sophiarose may be relatively new, it draws upon the rich histories and cultural significances of its individual components, blending wisdom and beauty into a unique and harmonious name.
People
Sophiarose + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sophiarose as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sophiarose: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sophiarose?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sophiarose 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Sophiarose a common name?
We classify Sophiarose as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sophiarose most popular?
The single biggest year for Sophiarose was 2013, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sophiarose is about 12 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 Sophiarose in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sophiarose a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sophiarose 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 Sophiarose still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sophiarose 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 Sophiarose 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 called Sophiarose?
Want to know how many people share the name Sophiarose? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.