Girl name
Ophelia
As of 2025, Ophelia ranks #264 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,183 girls received the name that year. It has climbed from #391 to #264 over the past five years. SSA records for Ophelia go back to 1880; the peak came in 1882 at #230, with 56 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Montana, where it ranks #105 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#264
among girl names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#230
in 1882 (1880s)
Babies in 2025
1,183
girls named Ophelia
Ophelia popularity, 1880–2025
Where Ophelia is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Alaska (#112), Montana (#105), South Dakota (#160)
Uniqueness score
32/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Ophelia in the most recent year of SSA data.