California

California parents have their own naming preferences, creating trends that differ from national patterns.

As a diverse western state, California has its own distinct naming culture influenced by demographics, heritage, and local traditions.

California parents have clear favorites when it comes to baby names. The most popular girl names in CA are Mia, Olivia, Camila, Emma, Sophia. For boys, California parents prefer Liam, Noah, Mateo, Santiago, Sebastian.

These rankings reflect naming data specific to California, which may differ significantly from national trends.

California's naming trends often diverge from national patterns, reflecting regional identity.

Regional variations in baby names often reflect local culture, ethnic composition, and community values. What's popular in California may be less common elsewhere, and vice versa.

Understanding California-specific naming trends helps parents gauge how common or unique their chosen name will be in their local community. A name that's rare nationally might be quite popular in your state, or vice versa.

Our state-level data provides the local context that national rankings can't capture.

Compare California's naming preferences with other states to discover regional patterns across America. Our database covers all 50 states plus territories, with detailed rankings and trend analysis for each region.