Girl nameCurrently #15,674 in the USFalling
California
//ˌkæləˈfɔɹnjə//
4 syllablesPeak year: 201710 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching California's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
California's popularity over time
| Year | Births named California |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
California through the decades
- California peaked in 2017, when 16 babies were named California in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of California has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.
- California currently ranks #15,674 in the US and is cooling off.