Girls name · California
Dana in California
Dana was the 758th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 41 babies named Dana that year. Since 1924, California families have named 19,455 babies Dana.
Popularity over time
Dana in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 | 517th |
| 1942 | 34 | 269th |
| 1956 | 301 | 121st |
| 1970 | 577 | 59th |
| 1983 | 318 | 113th |
| 1997 | 178 | 246th |
| 2011 | 84 | 463rd |
| 2025 | 41 | 758th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 517th in 1924 to 758th in 2025.
The most babies named Dana in California in a single year was 708, in 1964. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 1971.
Across the country, Dana reached its best rank of 17th in Louisiana (1972). See Dana in every state →
How popular is Dana in California?
Dana was the 758th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 41 babies named Dana that year. Since 1924, California families have named 19,455 babies Dana.
How many babies are named Dana in California?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Dana in California. The most babies named Dana in California in a single year was 708, in 1964.
What is the rank of Dana in California?
Dana ranked 758th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 1971.
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.