girls' name 1997–2025

Sophia

Sophia is making a comeback — from #97 in 1997 to #12 in 2025.

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#12 ranked in 2025
706 registrations in 2025
14,167 total 1997–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 85 positions. Registrations grew from 84 to 706 (+740%).

Peak popularity: 2012 (851 registrations, ranked #16).

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Peak 2012 · 851
Low 1997 · 84
Years tracked 28

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Sophia was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Sophia popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 286 (rank #6)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 179 (rank #12)South Australia: 52 (rank #18)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 189 (rank #22)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Sophia — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (286 babies) , least popular in South Australia (52).

New South Wales
286 #6
Victoria
189 #22
Queensland
179 #12
South Australia
52 #18
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 706 babies named Sophia across 4 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Sophia?
Between 1997 and 2025, Sophia was registered for 14,167 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Sophia a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Sophia ranked #12 among girls' names in Australia, with 706 registrations.