Sophiea
A feminine French name derived from the Greek word sophia meaning "wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Sophiea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sophiea today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sophiea births was 2013 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sophiea. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sophiea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
2013
18 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2018 SSA rank
#15,430
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Sophiea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sophiea from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 91 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sophiea 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 Sophiea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sophiea
The name Sophiea has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "sophia," which means wisdom or knowledge. The name was originally spelled as "Sophia" in Greek.
In ancient Greek mythology, Sophia was the personification of wisdom and was often associated with the goddess Athena. The name held great significance in Greek philosophy and was revered by scholars and intellectuals of the time.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sophiea can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 to 348 BC. Plato's dialogue "The Symposium" features a character named Diotima, who is described as a wise woman and a teacher of Socrates.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sophiea. One of the most famous was Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. She was a pioneering figure in the fields of science and philosophy and was tragically murdered by a Christian mob in 415 AD.
Another historical figure with the name Sophiea was Saint Sophia, a legendary martyr from the 3rd century AD. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is often depicted with her three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Love.
In the Middle Ages, the name Sophiea was popular among European royalty and nobility. One notable bearer was Sophia of Bavaria, a 14th-century German princess who was the wife of John II, Duke of Brabant.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sophiea was associated with intellectual pursuits and the advancement of knowledge. One notable figure was Sophia Brahe, a 16th-century Danish astronomer and chemist, who was the sister of the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe.
In more recent times, the name Sophiea has continued to be popular, particularly in Europe and the Americas. One notable bearer was Sophia Loren, the Italian actress and film star who was born in 1934 and is still celebrated for her beauty and talent.
People
Sophiea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sophiea 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
Sophiea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sophiea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sophiea 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Sophiea a common name?
We classify Sophiea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sophiea most popular?
The single biggest year for Sophiea was 2013, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sophiea is about 13 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 Sophiea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sophiea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sophiea 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 Sophiea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sophiea 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 Sophiea 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 Americans are named Sophiea?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Sophiea on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.