California
girl nameCalifornia entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #4291 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#4291
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4553 |
| 1990s | #11646 |
| 2000s | #10412 |
| 2010s | #9135 |
| 2020s | #12778 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, California has been most popular in California.
Living bearers
About 300 people named California are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical California alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name California in 2025?
- California is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name California most popular?
- California peaked in 1918, reaching #4291 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name California with classmates?
- California will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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