Is Ofelia a boy's or girl's name?

Ofelia is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Ofelia most popular?

Ofelia reached its peak popularity in 1929 with 154 births that year. It is currently ranked #1902 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ofelia?

Ofelia is currently ranked #1902 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 8,905 babies since 1900.

Ofelia

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGreekRising fast Also a pet name

#1902▲ 703in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Ophelia

Ofelia is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, the Spanish and Italian form of Ophelia, from the Greek ophelos meaning 'help,' 'benefit.' Shakespeare made Ophelia immortal in Hamlet (1600) as the tragic young woman who drowns in a brook — but Guillermo del Toro's film Pan's Labyrinth (2006) reimagined Ofelia as a brave, magical heroine.

Over 8,905 U.S. births are recorded, primarily in Latino communities. Ofelia has an ethereal, fairy-tale beauty in its Spanish form.

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Popularity Over Time

Ofelia climbed 1052 spots in the last 20 years — from #2954 to #1902.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ofelia
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	434	#2197	▼
2010s	579	#3075	▲
2000s	564	#2903	—
1990s	576	#2367	▼
1980s	661	#1791	—
1970s	684	#1519	—
1960s	740	#1299	▼
1950s	1,109	#935	▲
1940s	1,104	#752	▲
1930s	1,094	#652	▲
1920s	1,057	#739	▲
1910s	243	#1392	▲
1900s	60	#1591	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(122 years, 1900–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ofelia
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	105	#1902	+37 (54.4%)
2023	68	#2605	-15 (-18.1%)
2022	83	#2266	-10 (-10.8%)
2021	93	#2067	+8 (9.4%)
2020	85	#2145	+7 (9.0%)
2019	78	#2322	+4 (5.4%)
2018	74	#2430	-5 (-6.3%)
2017	79	#2335	+10 (14.5%)
2016	69	#2586	+11 (19.0%)
2015	58	#2993	+13 (28.9%)
2014	45	#3527	-1 (-2.2%)
2013	46	#3448	+11 (31.4%)
2012	35	#4270	-14 (-28.6%)
2011	49	#3341	+3 (6.5%)
2010	46	#3502	-4 (-8.0%)
2009	50	#3342	-10 (-16.7%)
2008	60	#2950	-9 (-13.0%)
2007	69	#2673	+12 (21.1%)
2006	57	#3009	+1 (1.8%)
2005	56	#2925	+2 (3.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ofelia as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ofelia has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1937.

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Total births

1937

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Frequently Asked

Can Ofelia be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ofelia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1902. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Ofelia has two lives

Ofelia, the baby name

#1902girls

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1900–2024) · Methodology