Girls name · California
Brenda in California
Brenda was the 1001st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 27 babies named Brenda that year. Since 1933, California families have named 48,665 babies Brenda.
Popularity over time
Brenda in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 7 | 450th |
| 1946 | 283 | 77th |
| 1959 | 1,079 | 34th |
| 1972 | 523 | 51st |
| 1986 | 682 | 57th |
| 1999 | 697 | 55th |
| 2012 | 147 | 292nd |
| 2025 | 27 | 1001st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 450th in 1933 to 1001st in 2025.
The most babies named Brenda in California in a single year was 1,360, in 1961. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1961.
Across the country, Brenda reached its best rank of #1 in Wyoming (1961). See Brenda in every state →
How popular is Brenda in California?
Brenda was the 1001st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 27 babies named Brenda that year. Since 1933, California families have named 48,665 babies Brenda.
How many babies are named Brenda in California?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Brenda in California. The most babies named Brenda in California in a single year was 1,360, in 1961.
What is the rank of Brenda in California?
Brenda ranked 1001st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1961.
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.