Girls name · California
Ella in California
In SSA data for California, 20,770 babies are named Ella across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #41 most popular girls name, with 561 born.
Popularity over time
Ella in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | #87 |
| 1926 | 39 | #183 |
| 1943 | 31 | #309 |
| 1959 | 30 | #547 |
| 1976 | 11 | #1229 |
| 1992 | 20 | #1292 |
| 2009 | 799 | #41 |
| 2025 | 561 | #41 |
No year in California had more Ella births than 2011, when 919 were born. Ella's highest rank in California was #20, set in 2019.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #20 in 2019 to #1838 in 1988, starting at #87 in 1910 and ending at #41 in 2025.
Nationally, Ella's strongest state was Minnesota, where it hit #4 in 2005. See Ella in every state →
How popular is Ella in California?
In SSA data for California, 20,770 babies are named Ella across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #41 most popular girls name, with 561 born.
How many babies are named Ella in California?
561 Ella babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Ella in California?
In 2025, Ella sat at #41 on the girls list for California.
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.