Girls name · California
Ella in California
Ella was the 41st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 561 babies named Ella that year. Since 1910, California families have named 20,770 babies Ella.
Popularity over time
Ella in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 87th |
| 1926 | 39 | 183rd |
| 1943 | 31 | 309th |
| 1959 | 30 | 547th |
| 1976 | 11 | 1229th |
| 1992 | 20 | 1292nd |
| 2009 | 799 | 41st |
| 2025 | 561 | 41st |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 87th in 1910 to 41st in 2025.
The most babies named Ella in California in a single year was 919, in 2011. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Ella reached its best rank of 4th in Minnesota (2005). See Ella in every state →
How popular is Ella in California?
Ella was the 41st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 561 babies named Ella that year. Since 1910, California families have named 20,770 babies Ella.
How many babies are named Ella in California?
In 2025, 561 babies were named Ella in California. The most babies named Ella in California in a single year was 919, in 2011.
What is the rank of Ella in California?
Ella ranked 41st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 2019.
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.