Girls name · California
Cara in California
Cara was the 1191st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 21 babies named Cara that year. Since 1941, California families have named 4,337 babies Cara.
Popularity over time
Cara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 | 720th |
| 1956 | 18 | 666th |
| 1967 | 66 | 379th |
| 1979 | 78 | 377th |
| 1990 | 94 | 451st |
| 2002 | 44 | 763rd |
| 2013 | 56 | 655th |
| 2025 | 21 | 1191st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 720th in 1941 to 1191st in 2025.
The most babies named Cara in California in a single year was 127, in 1978. Its best showing was 235th among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Cara reached its best rank of 79th in New Hampshire (1977). See Cara in every state →
How popular is Cara in California?
Cara was the 1191st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 21 babies named Cara that year. Since 1941, California families have named 4,337 babies Cara.
How many babies are named Cara in California?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Cara in California. The most babies named Cara in California in a single year was 127, in 1978.
What is the rank of Cara in California?
Cara ranked 1191st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 235th among girls names in 1978.
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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