Is Sophie too popular?

[picknmiss]

I've suddenly got it in my head that DC2 (DD1) is going to be called Sophie!

Is this too popular and will she be one of many in her class? My name is very common, similar to Sarah and I've always been Sarah B. Which is a bit annoying and I'd prefer to avoid for her if possible!

[UsedToBeAPaxmanFan]

Not sure about newborns bit I know lots of Sophies aged 5 - 15. I also work with two Sophies who are in their late 20s/early 30s.

I went through life being called "Used to + surname" so we made sure our dc have unusual but not too "out there" names. If you're not sure, don't risk it.

Having said that, one of my friends called her daughter "Honey" 20 years ago as she wanted something unusual for her. Moved to a small village where it turns out here's another Honey in the same year (of less than 14 girls).

[early30smum]

According to the chart posted by someone recently, Sophie was number 11 in 2015... but I don't know any Sophies who are babies or toddlers! Loads my age (early-mid thirties). It's a lovely name.

[SnowiestMountain]

I have one! It is VERY popular around here, I can think of at least 8 off the top of my head, both women & children, but still, I absolutely love it, and obviously loads of other people do too!

[Babyblues14]

I'm calling my daughter amelia. I know it's popular but it doesn't make a difference. If you like it go for it x

[Jooni]

It is definitely popular round here but it's unlikely there will be more than one or two per class if you look at the actual stats. Sounds like it's just clicked, I'd go for it! Sophie is lovely and timeless.

[picknmiss]

Thanks for all the replies! I am very heartened by all your encouragement to go for it
I have three friends in their 30s called Sophie and one toddler Sophia but I guess you never know how many you're going to cross paths with in the future so no point trying to guess!

[Muddlingalongalone]

I have one & know 2 others within 6 months (met since she was born), one of whom she's likely to be in the same class with.
On the otherhand the only duplicate name out of 60 in DD1's year at school is Aaron. There are 3 with 2 spellings.

[jellyandsoup]

I see lots of babies at work and haven't seen a sophie in ages x

[ForTheLoveOfSleep]

I have a toddler Sophie. I only know two others and they are grown ups (30's).

[guiltybystander]

Yes, too many Sophies and Sofias.

[MammieBear]

It's a lovely name go for it if you love it

[petitdonkey]

At my DCs school there is only one Sophie who has just left year 6 (300 children and I teach there so am not guessing) but there are two Hero's in reception - I bet their parents we aiming for 'unique'. Notable names of which there are only 1 are:
andrew
robert
simon
Peter
Mark

emma
nicola
Sarah

All such 'common' names to us born in the 70's and 80's but notably unusual in the current cohort.

Sophie is a beautiful name - timeless and classic.

[Iamcheeseman]

I have a toddler sophie. She's known a couple of sophias but no other Sophie. I knew it was popular when I chose it but I don't care. It was the one name that stuck out for Dh and me and the only girls name I could have considered calling her.
At least everyone knows how to spell it and there are always personalised items with it on unlike my name (not that I'm bitter)

[user1480334601]

I have a little 10 week old Sophie! :) me and DP just knew that was her name when I was 3 months pregnant for some reason

[Fruitboxjury]

If you have an unusual surname I think Sophie would work well. If you have in any way a common, normal or plain sounding surname (judge yourself - not for me to comment!) then to add so Sophie might overall make for quite a forgettable name as it's so popular. If your surname is quite common, I would opt for a slightly more unusual first name.

I associate Sophie with a timeless version of Helen, Karen, Rebecca and probably Jo or Chloe from the 80s/90s. Good solid names but date if overused, then will probably come back into fashion again a few years later. Everyone I personally associate with these names has been stable, sensible, dependable, hard working.

[Mantasay]

It is popular but I still love it, it has such a lovely soft feel (might be biased). I think it might be ok now as maybe the peak popularity was a few years ago? Check the ONS spreadsheet of name rankings.

[MikeUniformMike]

It is popular for a reason - it's a pretty name.

[cedoren]

It's timeless

[PaganGoddessBrigid]

I like it. It's classic. They crop up in every decade. I find sophia a bit annoying though. Prefer Sophie

[MikeUniformMike]

I prefer Sophie to Sophia/Sofia too.

[Tilapia]

I really like Sophie. It is quite popular though - I know four (including Sophias) age 10 and under.

[SuperBeagle]

It's statistically popular where I live (top 10), but the only Sophies I know are adults and teenagers.

No Sophies among the children I know, although I'm sure there are some around!

[picknmiss]

Thanks for your opinions everyone it's making me like the name even more!
Fruitbox we do have an unusual surname, it's Scandinavian, and we may use the spelling Sofie, not sure if that changes people's feelings towards it? Also you've mentioned my name in your 80s/90s list

[NannyR]

I don't know of any Sophies under 12, but Sophia is an incredibly popular name in this area. I much prefer Sophie.

[Muddlingalongalone]

My one is named after a Sofie (our top 2 names we were 50/50 on) and it was the midwife's name so it seemed like a sign.

I don't dislike the spelling but I think for growing up in the UK it would be easier to be spelt the traditional way if only for not having to correct people constantly.
Also Sofia the First....