Name meaning & stats
Sophie
Sophie (French origin). 99,495 US babies since 1940, peak 2011. Notable Sophies are 2.3× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
French
The French form of Sophia.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2011
99,495 US babies were named Sophie between 1940 and 2025.
Where Sophies end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 71 people |
| Footballer | 2.3× | High · 42 people |
| Writer | 0.7× | High · 27 people |
| Singer | 1.0× | High · 26 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Sophies show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Sophie has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 94% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2011)