Girls name · California
Heather in California
Heather was the 1125th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 23 babies named Heather that year. Since 1934, California families have named 47,787 babies Heather.
Popularity over time
Heather in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 | 581st |
| 1949 | 31 | 390th |
| 1961 | 179 | 198th |
| 1974 | 1,920 | 4th |
| 1987 | 1,794 | 15th |
| 2000 | 230 | 198th |
| 2012 | 34 | 965th |
| 2025 | 23 | 1125th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 581st in 1934 to 1125th in 2025.
The most babies named Heather in California in a single year was 2,014, in 1984. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Heather reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1977). See Heather in every state →
How popular is Heather in California?
Heather was the 1125th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 23 babies named Heather that year. Since 1934, California families have named 47,787 babies Heather.
How many babies are named Heather in California?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Heather in California. The most babies named Heather in California in a single year was 2,014, in 1984.
What is the rank of Heather in California?
Heather ranked 1125th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1974.
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.