The nameSophian
Sophian is a boy's name, a variant of Sofiane. In France it was mostly given in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- North African
Meaning
Like Sofiane, it is linked to the Arabic Sufyan, whose meaning is debated.
Origin
North African, through Sofiane.
History
First given in the mid 1970s, Sophian peaked in the late 1990s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Sophian
Sophian in France
1997peak year (65 births)
1,025babies named Sophian in France since 1900
Sophian was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 535 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Sophian. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Sophian in France were born before 1993.
Sophian in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sophian mean?
Like Sofiane, it is linked to the Arabic Sufyan, whose meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Sophian?
North African, through Sofiane.
Is Sophian a girl's or a boy's name?
Sophian is a boy's name.