Girls name · California
Ellen in California
Ellen was the 1159th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 22 babies named Ellen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,117 babies Ellen.
Popularity over time
Ellen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 70th |
| 1926 | 84 | 97th |
| 1943 | 191 | 89th |
| 1959 | 315 | 125th |
| 1976 | 59 | 404th |
| 1992 | 112 | 396th |
| 2009 | 49 | 770th |
| 2025 | 22 | 1159th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 70th in 1910 to 1159th in 2025.
The most babies named Ellen in California in a single year was 345, in 1957. Its best showing was 58th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Ellen reached its best rank of 19th in New York (1947). See Ellen in every state →
How popular is Ellen in California?
Ellen was the 1159th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 22 babies named Ellen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,117 babies Ellen.
How many babies are named Ellen in California?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Ellen in California. The most babies named Ellen in California in a single year was 345, in 1957.
What is the rank of Ellen in California?
Ellen ranked 1159th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among girls names in 1911.
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.