Ophelia

Ophelia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,215 girls in the United States.

Ophelia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ophelia

Ophelia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ophelia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #232 in 1882, and in 2024 1,215 babies received the name — 24,575 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ophelia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#232 in 1882
Peak year
2024
Babies named Ophelia in 2024
1,215
Total since 1880
24,575

Ophelia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#73 in 2024
Babies named Ophelia in 2025
578
Total since 1996
5,517

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ophelia mean?

The meaning of Ophelia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ophelia a boy or girl name?

Ophelia is a girl name. In 2024, 1,215 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ophelia?

Ophelia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ophelia?

Ophelia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #232 in 1882, and 1,215 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].