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Welsh
“idol, image”
Mostly girls · Greek
“sensible, prudent”
Say it suh-FROH-nee-uhPronunciation may vary by region.
A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Stately and elegant, but with the familiar sounds of Sophia and Sophie, Sophronia was a familiar choice back in the 19th century but has since fallen into obscurity. Derived from the Greek sophron, it means "sensible, self-restrained".
Some people might have first encountered the name in the old children's book series The Five Little Peppers, in which Sophronia, the youngest of the Peppers is nicknamed Phronsie.`It was also used by Dickens in two of his novels: The Old Curiosity Shop and Our Mutual Friend.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 14,711 | 6 |
| 2023 | Girls | 17,304 | 5 |
| 2022 | Girls | 17,441 | 5 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12,066 | 8 |
| 2017 | Girls | 10,601 | 10 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14,164 | 7 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16,186 | 6 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14,380 | 7 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
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Welsh
“idol, image”