Girls name · California
Elizabeth in California
Elizabeth was the 31st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 641 babies named Elizabeth that year. Since 1910, California families have named 136,485 babies Elizabeth.
Popularity over time
Elizabeth in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 93 | 10th |
| 1926 | 302 | 23rd |
| 1943 | 407 | 35th |
| 1959 | 1,604 | 19th |
| 1976 | 1,631 | 10th |
| 1992 | 2,893 | 5th |
| 2009 | 1,309 | 12th |
| 2025 | 641 | 31st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 10th in 1910 to 31st in 2025.
The most babies named Elizabeth in California in a single year was 3,172, in 1990. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1992.
Across the country, Elizabeth reached its best rank of #1 in District of Columbia (2014). See Elizabeth in every state →
How popular is Elizabeth in California?
Elizabeth was the 31st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 641 babies named Elizabeth that year. Since 1910, California families have named 136,485 babies Elizabeth.
How many babies are named Elizabeth in California?
In 2025, 641 babies were named Elizabeth in California. The most babies named Elizabeth in California in a single year was 3,172, in 1990.
What is the rank of Elizabeth in California?
Elizabeth ranked 31st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1992.
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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