girl's name
Sophelia
soh-FEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 43
Sophelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1979, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sophelia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Sophelia?
In 2015, Sophelia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Sophelia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sophelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sophelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sophelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sophelia
- English soh-FEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Sophelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sophelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sophelia
How popular is the name Sophelia?
In 2015, Sophelia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sophelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Sophelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sophelia?
Sophelia has 4 syllables.
When was Sophelia most popular?
Sophelia peaked in 1979, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.