Girls name · California
Brooklyn in California
Brooklyn was the 156th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 197 babies named Brooklyn that year. Since 1981, California families have named 10,769 babies Brooklyn.
Popularity over time
Brooklyn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | 2374th |
| 1992 | 19 | 1335th |
| 1997 | 49 | 675th |
| 2003 | 192 | 241st |
| 2008 | 455 | 98th |
| 2014 | 666 | 47th |
| 2019 | 417 | 78th |
| 2025 | 197 | 156th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 2374th in 1981 to 156th in 2025.
The most babies named Brooklyn in California in a single year was 721, in 2011. Its best showing was 41st among girls names in 2011.
Across the country, Brooklyn reached its best rank of 3rd in Wyoming (2014). See Brooklyn in every state →
How popular is Brooklyn in California?
Brooklyn was the 156th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 197 babies named Brooklyn that year. Since 1981, California families have named 10,769 babies Brooklyn.
How many babies are named Brooklyn in California?
In 2025, 197 babies were named Brooklyn in California. The most babies named Brooklyn in California in a single year was 721, in 2011.
What is the rank of Brooklyn in California?
Brooklyn ranked 156th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 41st among girls names in 2011.
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.