Most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in California
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April 14, 2021
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Most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in California
American culture is dynamic and ever-evolving, traceable by changes and trends in popular culture from fashion to music. But another way of observing changes in society is by analyzing the names parents give to their children. Of course, people pick names for different reasons—but the most important factors include religion, popular culture, and more simply, the names other people are giving their children.
Even though there have been so many women in history who have achieved amazing things, it seems that little girls’ names are mostly popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the name that a famous singer named his own daughter; the title of a popular song; and the name that fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in California using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
See if you can guess the reasons behind the popularity—some are obvious, but others may surprise you.
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#50. Delilah
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,244
- Number of babies in 2019: 585 (#50 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +20.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #37 in 2015
National
- Rank: #130
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,770
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,244
- Number of babies in 2019: 585 (#50 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +20.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #37 in 2015
National
- Rank: #130
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,770
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#49. Alyssa
Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,345
- Number of babies in 2019: 323 (#102 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -69.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2010
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,736
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,345
- Number of babies in 2019: 323 (#102 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -69.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2010
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,736
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#48. Natalia
Natalia is a name of Latin origin meaning "Christmas day".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,372
- Number of babies in 2019: 691 (#34 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -4.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2019
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,135
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,372
- Number of babies in 2019: 691 (#34 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -4.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2019
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,135
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#47. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,383
- Number of babies in 2019: 425 (#75 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -51.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2011
National
- Rank: #116
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,950
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,383
- Number of babies in 2019: 425 (#75 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -51.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2011
National
- Rank: #116
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,950
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#46. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,528
- Number of babies in 2019: 289 (#119 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -71.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2011
National
- Rank: #115
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,048
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,528
- Number of babies in 2019: 289 (#119 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -71.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2011
National
- Rank: #115
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,048
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#45. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,673
- Number of babies in 2019: 629 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -4.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2013
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,317
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,673
- Number of babies in 2019: 629 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -4.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2013
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,317
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#44. Aubrey
Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,715
- Number of babies in 2019: 474 (#62 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -2.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2012
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,791
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,715
- Number of babies in 2019: 474 (#62 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -2.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #29 in 2012
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,791
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#43. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,718
- Number of babies in 2019: 717 (#30 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +24.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2019
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63,037
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,718
- Number of babies in 2019: 717 (#30 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +24.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2019
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63,037
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#42. Aaliyah
Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning "high" and "exalted".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,808
- Number of babies in 2019: 698 (#33 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +23.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2019
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46,547
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,808
- Number of babies in 2019: 698 (#33 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +23.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2019
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46,547
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#41. Hailey
Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,939
- Number of babies in 2019: 539 (#55 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #22 in 2012
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,649
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,939
- Number of babies in 2019: 539 (#55 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #22 in 2012
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,649
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#40. Ariana
Ariana is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,073
- Number of babies in 2019: 663 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +21.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2014
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,185
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,073
- Number of babies in 2019: 663 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +21.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2014
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,185
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#39. Ashley
Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,137
- Number of babies in 2019: 325 (#98 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -75.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2010
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,075
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,137
- Number of babies in 2019: 325 (#98 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -75.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2010
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,075
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#38. Maya
Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,184
- Number of babies in 2019: 675 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #32 in 2018
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 39,621
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,184
- Number of babies in 2019: 675 (#38 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #32 in 2018
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 39,621
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#37. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,325
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,494 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +519.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2019
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,958
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,325
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,494 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +519.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2019
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,958
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#36. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,408
- Number of babies in 2019: 663 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -18.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2011
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,153
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,408
- Number of babies in 2019: 663 (#39 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -18.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2011
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,153
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#35. Bella
Bella is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,419
- Number of babies in 2019: 717 (#30 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 42,984
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,419
- Number of babies in 2019: 717 (#30 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 42,984
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#34. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,423
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,036 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +678.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2018
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52,115
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,423
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,036 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +678.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2018
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52,115
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#33. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,434
- Number of babies in 2019: 644 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2017
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,865
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,434
- Number of babies in 2019: 644 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2017
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,865
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#32. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,508
- Number of babies in 2019: 754 (#26 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +35.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2019
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,766
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,508
- Number of babies in 2019: 754 (#26 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +35.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2019
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,766
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#31. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,699
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,213 (#14 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +545.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2018
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43,930
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,699
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,213 (#14 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +545.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2018
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43,930
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#30. Allison
Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,728
- Number of babies in 2019: 517 (#56 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2015
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48,893
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,728
- Number of babies in 2019: 517 (#56 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2015
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48,893
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#29. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,827
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,103 (#17 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +334.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2017
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,478
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,827
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,103 (#17 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +334.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2017
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,478
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#28. Melanie
Melanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark"
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,913
- Number of babies in 2019: 503 (#59 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2014
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32,851
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,913
- Number of babies in 2019: 503 (#59 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2014
National
- Rank: #89
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32,851
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#27. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,939
- Number of babies in 2019: 827 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +55.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #22 in 2016
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,792
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,939
- Number of babies in 2019: 827 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +55.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #22 in 2016
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,792
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#26. Audrey
Audrey is a name of English origin meaning "noble strength".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,333
- Number of babies in 2019: 676 (#37 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2013
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,522
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,333
- Number of babies in 2019: 676 (#37 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2013
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,522
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#25. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,396
- Number of babies in 2019: 688 (#35 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -19.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2014
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72,867
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,396
- Number of babies in 2019: 688 (#35 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -19.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2014
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72,867
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#24. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,506
- Number of babies in 2019: 894 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,760
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,506
- Number of babies in 2019: 894 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,760
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#23. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,660
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,271 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +168.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,620
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,660
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,271 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +168.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,620
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#22. Alexa
Alexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,830
- Number of babies in 2019: 425 (#75 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -57.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2015
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,868
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,830
- Number of babies in 2019: 425 (#75 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -57.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2015
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,868
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#21. Genesis
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,841
- Number of babies in 2019: 735 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -7.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,310
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,841
- Number of babies in 2019: 735 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -7.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,310
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#20. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,871
- Number of babies in 2019: 954 (#19 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +82.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2016
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,161
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 8,871
- Number of babies in 2019: 954 (#19 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +82.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2016
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,161
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#19. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,054
- Number of babies in 2019: 820 (#24 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,969
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,054
- Number of babies in 2019: 820 (#24 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,969
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#18. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,252
- Number of babies in 2019: 633 (#45 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98,258
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,252
- Number of babies in 2019: 633 (#45 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2015
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98,258
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#17. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,323
- Number of babies in 2019: 604 (#49 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -59.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2010
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,009
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,323
- Number of babies in 2019: 604 (#49 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -59.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2010
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,009
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#16. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,360
- Number of babies in 2019: 871 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -23.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2013
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,787
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,360
- Number of babies in 2019: 871 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -23.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2013
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,787
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#15. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,522
- Number of babies in 2019: 870 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2010
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,107
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,522
- Number of babies in 2019: 870 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -36.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2010
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,107
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#14. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,919
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,163 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +18.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2017
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,845
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,919
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,163 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +18.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2017
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,845
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#13. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,227
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,213 (#14 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +79.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2017
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,262
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,227
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,213 (#14 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +79.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2017
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,262
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#12. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,739
- Number of babies in 2019: 650 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -61.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56,808
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,739
- Number of babies in 2019: 650 (#41 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -61.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56,808
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#11. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,157
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,318 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +22.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2014
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,815
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,157
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,318 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +22.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2014
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,815
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#10. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,495
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,405 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155,546
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 14,495
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,405 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155,546
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#9. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,437
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,286 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2015
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,475
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,437
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,286 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -20.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2015
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,475
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#8. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,054
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,056 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +68.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2019
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,693
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 16,054
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,056 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +68.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2019
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,693
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#7. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,278
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,401 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2018
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,222
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 17,278
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,401 (#10 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2018
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,222
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#6. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,672
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,459 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2011
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117,450
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,672
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,459 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #3 in 2011
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117,450
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#5. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,555
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,592 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +58.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 184,192
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22,555
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,592 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +58.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 184,192
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#4. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,725
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,385 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +33.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194,667
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 24,725
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,385 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +33.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194,667
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#3. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,011
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,351 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +16.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2016
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128,824
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,011
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,351 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +16.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2016
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128,824
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#2. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,391
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,005 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170,185
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,391
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,005 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170,185
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#1. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29,619
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,088 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2015
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 180,832
California
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 29,619
- Number of babies in 2019: 2,088 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2015
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 180,832
