Girls name · California
Carla in California
Carla was the 739th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 42 babies named Carla that year. Since 1926, California families have named 15,877 babies Carla.
Popularity over time
Carla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 8 | 451st |
| 1941 | 41 | 210th |
| 1955 | 285 | 118th |
| 1969 | 267 | 131st |
| 1983 | 182 | 195th |
| 1997 | 186 | 239th |
| 2011 | 68 | 552nd |
| 2025 | 42 | 739th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 451st in 1926 to 739th in 2025.
The most babies named Carla in California in a single year was 443, in 1962. Its best showing was 93rd among girls names in 1964.
Across the country, Carla reached its best rank of 27th in Arkansas (1970). See Carla in every state →
How popular is Carla in California?
Carla was the 739th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 42 babies named Carla that year. Since 1926, California families have named 15,877 babies Carla.
How many babies are named Carla in California?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Carla in California. The most babies named Carla in California in a single year was 443, in 1962.
What is the rank of Carla in California?
Carla ranked 739th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 93rd among girls names in 1964.
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.