Girls name · California
Bella in California
The SSA records 13,218 Bella births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1923. In 2025 it stood as the #95 most popular girls name, from 319 births that year.
Popularity over time
Bella in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | #577 |
| 1983 | 5 | #2373 |
| 1992 | 17 | #1439 |
| 1999 | 39 | #791 |
| 2005 | 310 | #157 |
| 2012 | 761 | #35 |
| 2018 | 750 | #29 |
| 2025 | 319 | #95 |
Bella had its most births in California in 2010, when 902 babies were given the name. Bella's highest rank in California was #27, set in 2010.
Bella started at #577 in 1923 and finished at #95 in 2025 on the girls list in California, with a high of #27 in 2010 and a low of #2455 in 1984.
Nationally, Bella's strongest state was Nevada, where it hit #17 in 2012. See Bella in every state →
How popular is Bella in California?
The SSA records 13,218 Bella births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1923. In 2025 it stood as the #95 most popular girls name, from 319 births that year.
How many babies are named Bella in California?
In 2025, 319 babies born in California were named Bella.
What is the rank of Bella in California?
Bella's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #95.
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.
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