Girls name · California
Jennifer in California
Jennifer was the 446th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 75 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1934, California families have named 175,689 babies Jennifer.
Popularity over time
Jennifer in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 | 587th |
| 1950 | 247 | 114th |
| 1962 | 1,256 | 33rd |
| 1975 | 5,324 | 1st |
| 1987 | 4,286 | 3rd |
| 2000 | 2,265 | 5th |
| 2012 | 421 | 97th |
| 2025 | 75 | 446th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 587th in 1934 to 446th in 2025.
The most babies named Jennifer in California in a single year was 6,065, in 1972. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Jennifer reached its best rank of #1 in California (1970). See Jennifer in every state →
How popular is Jennifer in California?
Jennifer was the 446th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 75 babies named Jennifer that year. Since 1934, California families have named 175,689 babies Jennifer.
How many babies are named Jennifer in California?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Jennifer in California. The most babies named Jennifer in California in a single year was 6,065, in 1972.
What is the rank of Jennifer in California?
Jennifer ranked 446th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1970.
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.