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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ophelia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Opaline|Ophira
GreekGirl→ Stable

Ophelia

oh-FEEL-yuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#261
→ Stable
#261
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 44
Peak rank
#261 in 2024
5yr change
+4 ranks
Birth frequency
3.4 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #261 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Ophelia

Popularity score: 44  ·  SSA Rank: #261

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+4 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekLiteraryShakespeareanRomanticClassicGirls3-syllableVictorian RevivalModerately PopularElegantTragic Heroine
Character
helpful and supportive
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ophelias

expressivededicatedcreativeinnovativeversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Ophelia is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #261 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +4 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#261 · niche
Ophelia at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'opheleia' meaning 'help' or 'benefit.' Popularized by Shakespeare's Hamlet as the tragic heroine, though the etymology remains debated among scholars.
Language root:Greek · Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#261 in 2024
5yr change:+4 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Ophelia Lovibond
Actress
Ophelia Ng
Musician
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
JulietVioletArabellaMargotSeraphina
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ophelia
ClaraEleanorIrisSophiaCaspian◈Oliver
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Hebrew · #778
↑↑ Surging
Sophia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ophelia illustration
Name Intelligence
Ophelia · Overview
Summary

Ophelia is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #261 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Literary · Romantic · Classic character
Ophelia carries a ethereal, soft, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
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ophelia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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