Girls name · California
Laura in California
Laura was the 464th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 73 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, California families have named 76,244 babies Laura.
Popularity over time
Laura in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | 46th |
| 1926 | 95 | 87th |
| 1943 | 137 | 123rd |
| 1959 | 1,665 | 16th |
| 1976 | 1,189 | 19th |
| 1992 | 1,280 | 33rd |
| 2009 | 167 | 273rd |
| 2025 | 73 | 464th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 46th in 1910 to 464th in 2025.
The most babies named Laura in California in a single year was 2,132, in 1964. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1968.
Across the country, Laura reached its best rank of 4th in Alaska (1968). See Laura in every state →
How popular is Laura in California?
Laura was the 464th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 73 babies named Laura that year. Since 1910, California families have named 76,244 babies Laura.
How many babies are named Laura in California?
In 2025, 73 babies were named Laura in California. The most babies named Laura in California in a single year was 2,132, in 1964.
What is the rank of Laura in California?
Laura ranked 464th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1968.
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.