How old is someone named Ophelia?
The average Ophelia is 22 years old.
Half of all living Ophelias are between 4 and 32. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Ophelias are much younger than 22.
When was Ophelia popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Ophelia peaked around 1901, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,236 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,377 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,286 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,948 | 390 |
| 1940s | 1,392 | 780 |
| 1950s | 1,388 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 720 | 630 |
| 1970s | 397 | 370 |
| 1980s | 295 | 290 |
| 1990s | 252 | 250 |
| 2000s | 474 | 470 |
| 2010s | 3,981 | 4,000 |
| 2020s | 6,560 | 6,500 |
How many Ophelias are still alive?
About 15,000 Ophelias are alive in the US today. That's 57% of the roughly 26,000 babies named Ophelia since 1880.
Roughly half of all Ophelias ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Ophelia?
About two in three living Ophelias are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ophelia an old name?
Not really. Ophelia is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ophelia will be 22 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Ophelia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Ophelias are women.
Names the same age as Ophelia
NAME TWIN
Ophelia's name twin is Millie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Millie's age curve is the closest match to Ophelia's: 88% alike.
Other spellings: Ofelia (46)
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Questions about the name Ophelia
How old is the average Ophelia?
The average Ophelia in the US is 22 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ophelia?
About 15,000 Ophelias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 26,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ophelia most popular?
In 2024, when about 1,200 baby girls were named Ophelia.
Is Ophelia a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 69% of living Ophelias are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this