examined.
Why Sophia Hasn’t Gone Away
Sophia isn’t rare. In fact, the numbers show almost the opposite.
But its staying power may be more interesting than its popularity.
The name has ancient Greek roots, has appeared across centuries of European history, works in numerous languages, and carries a meaning that hasn’t needed much reinterpretation: wisdom.
It has also managed something relatively few modern baby names do. Sophia reached the very top of the American charts without becoming
trapped there in time.
More than a decade after its No. 1 run
