Girls name · California
April in California
In SSA data for California, 26,655 babies are named April across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1940. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #383 most popular girls name, with 86 born.
Popularity over time
April in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 9 | #496 |
| 1952 | 99 | #215 |
| 1964 | 348 | #113 |
| 1976 | 638 | #41 |
| 1989 | 455 | #110 |
| 2001 | 255 | #179 |
| 2013 | 173 | #233 |
| 2025 | 86 | #383 |
April had its most births in California in 1981, when 858 babies were given the name. April's highest rank in California was #29, set in 1974.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #29 in 1974 to #496 in 1940, starting at #496 in 1940 and ending at #383 in 2025.
Nationally, April's strongest state was Tennessee, where it hit #4 in 1980. See April in every state →
How popular is April in California?
In SSA data for California, 26,655 babies are named April across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1940. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #383 most popular girls name, with 86 born.
How many babies are named April in California?
86 April babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of April in California?
In 2025, April sat at #383 on the girls list for California.
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.