Girls name · California
Esmeralda in California
Esmeralda was the 155th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 198 babies named Esmeralda that year. Since 1951, California families have named 17,506 babies Esmeralda.
Popularity over time
Esmeralda in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 9 | 822nd |
| 1962 | 19 | 761st |
| 1973 | 86 | 296th |
| 1983 | 196 | 177th |
| 1994 | 337 | 151st |
| 2004 | 579 | 75th |
| 2015 | 260 | 153rd |
| 2025 | 198 | 155th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 822nd in 1951 to 155th in 2025.
The most babies named Esmeralda in California in a single year was 960, in 1998. Its best showing was 37th among girls names in 1998.
Across the country, Esmeralda reached its best rank of 37th in California (1998). See Esmeralda in every state →
How popular is Esmeralda in California?
Esmeralda was the 155th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 198 babies named Esmeralda that year. Since 1951, California families have named 17,506 babies Esmeralda.
How many babies are named Esmeralda in California?
In 2025, 198 babies were named Esmeralda in California. The most babies named Esmeralda in California in a single year was 960, in 1998.
What is the rank of Esmeralda in California?
Esmeralda ranked 155th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 37th among girls names in 1998.
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.