Sophie
A French Form of Sophia name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Sophie in Australia
2024 #20→2025 #9Up 11 places
Sophie ranks 9th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 3rd in 2011. Since first appearing at 10th in 2008, it has moved up 1 place overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 11 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #9 |
| 2024 | #20 |
| 2023 | #18 |
| 2022 | #31 |
| 2021 | #15 |
| 2020 | #16 |
| 2019 | #19 |
| 2018 | #19 |
| 2017 | #25 |
| 2016 | #13 |
| 2015 | #11 |
| 2014 | #7 |
| 2013 | #5 |
| 2012 | #6 |
| 2011 | #3 |
| 2010 | #11 |
| 2009 | #5 |
| 2008 | #10 |
Meaning
The name Sophie is commonly linked to wisdom.
In a nutshellSophie means “wisdom”.
Origin
Sophie is usually described as a French form of Sophia.
Origin in briefFrench Form of Sophia
Quick answers
Questions about Sophie
Is Sophie a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Sophie ranked #9 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Sophie becoming more popular?
Yes. Sophie moved from #20 in 2024 to #9 in 2025, a rise of 11 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #10 in 2008 to #9 in 2025.
Is Sophie a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Sophie appears as a baby girl name.
What does Sophie mean?
Sophie is most commonly linked to wisdom.
What is the origin of Sophie?
Sophie is usually described as a French form of Sophia.
Is Sophie short for anything?
Sophie is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Soph.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20