Girls name · California
Alyssa in California
Alyssa was the 242nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 137 babies named Alyssa that year. Since 1960, California families have named 45,624 babies Alyssa.
Popularity over time
Alyssa in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10 | 1050th |
| 1969 | 36 | 562nd |
| 1979 | 113 | 269th |
| 1988 | 983 | 43rd |
| 1997 | 1,735 | 13th |
| 2006 | 1,401 | 13th |
| 2016 | 474 | 81st |
| 2025 | 137 | 242nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1050th in 1960 to 242nd in 2025.
The most babies named Alyssa in California in a single year was 2,088, in 1999. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 2001.
Across the country, Alyssa reached its best rank of #1 in New Mexico (2004). See Alyssa in every state →
How popular is Alyssa in California?
Alyssa was the 242nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 137 babies named Alyssa that year. Since 1960, California families have named 45,624 babies Alyssa.
How many babies are named Alyssa in California?
In 2025, 137 babies were named Alyssa in California. The most babies named Alyssa in California in a single year was 2,088, in 1999.
What is the rank of Alyssa in California?
Alyssa ranked 242nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 2001.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.