Which is more popular, Isabella or Sophia?

Across the 18 years both are ranked, Sophia placed higher in 13 of them.

Have Isabella and Sophia ever traded places?

Yes, 3 times: 2011, 2017, 2019.

Which one ranks higher now?

In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Sophia is ahead.

What are their best ranks?

Isabella peaked at #1 in 2009; Sophia peaked at #1 in 2011.

Where does this comparison come from?

National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

Isabella vs Sophia: Name Popularity Compared

18 years put Isabella and Sophia on the same list, with best ranks of #1 and #1.

Sophia ranked higher in 13 of those years, Isabella in 5.

The lead changed hands 3 times, in 2011, 2017, 2019.

The most recent switch was in 2019, when Sophia moved ahead of Isabella.

The gap was widest in 2008, when Isabella sat 12 places ahead.

In the most recent year where both are ranked (2025), Sophia sits ahead of Isabella.

IsabellaSophia

Isabella: 1 · 2009 · 18; Years ahead: 5
Sophia: 1 · 2011 · 18; Years ahead: 13

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Isabella or Sophia?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Sophia placed higher in 13 of them.
Have Isabella and Sophia ever traded places?: Yes, 3 times: 2011, 2017, 2019.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Sophia is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Isabella peaked at #1 in 2009; Sophia peaked at #1 in 2011.
Where does this comparison come from?: National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)