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Sophronia

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Pronounced suh-FROH-nee-ah /səˈfroʊ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek sophron, 'self-controlled; prudent; sensible; of sound mind.' A vintage virtue name with a stately, old-fashioned charm.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately Greek virtue name: Sophronia means 'self-controlled; prudent; sensible' (said 'suh-FROH-nee-ah'). Vintage and dignified.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek sophron, 'self-controlled; prudent; sensible; of sound mind.' A vintage virtue name with a stately, old-fashioned charm.
U.S. rank (2023)#17289 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1900
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,524

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 190018802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sophronia comes from the Greek sophron, 'self-controlled; prudent; of sound mind,' a virtue name with a vintage, stately air. It reads old-fashioned and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'suh-FROH-nee-ah').

It appears only rarely today, a vintage revival pick. Rare, dignified, and old-fashioned.

Did you know? Sophronia is Greek for 'self-controlled; prudent; sensible' — a dignified virtue name with an old-fashioned charm, once seen in classic literature (said 'suh-FROH-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sophronia — Greek 'self-controlled; prudent; sensible'

Variations

SofroniaSophronieSofronya

Nicknames

SophieRonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sophronia mean?

Sophronia is Greek for 'self-controlled; prudent; sensible; of sound mind.'

How do you pronounce Sophronia?

It's said suh-FROH-nee-ah /səˈfroʊ.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sophronia a boy or girl name?

Sophronia is a girl's name.

How popular is Sophronia?

Sophronia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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