Cali
girl name#574 in 2025Cali entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #202 in 2014, ranks #574 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1959–2025
#574
rank today
#202
peak (2014)
518
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5566 |
| 1960s | #5741 |
| 1970s | #4265 |
| 1980s | #1994 |
| 1990s | #1154 |
| 2000s | #664 |
| 2010s | #296 |
| 2020s | #420 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cali has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Cali are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cali is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cali in 2025?
- Cali ranks #574 among US girl names in 2025, with 518 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cali most popular?
- Cali peaked in 2014, reaching #202 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cali with classmates?
- Cali will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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