Girls name · California
Laurel in California
Laurel was the 989th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 28 babies named Laurel that year. Since 1917, California families have named 5,641 babies Laurel.
Popularity over time
Laurel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 450th |
| 1937 | 14 | 354th |
| 1951 | 103 | 195th |
| 1966 | 69 | 374th |
| 1981 | 93 | 330th |
| 1996 | 43 | 742nd |
| 2010 | 21 | 1385th |
| 2025 | 28 | 989th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 450th in 1917 to 989th in 2025.
The most babies named Laurel in California in a single year was 140, in 1957. Its best showing was 169th among girls names in 1950.
Across the country, Laurel reached its best rank of 77th in North Dakota (1949). See Laurel in every state →
How popular is Laurel in California?
Laurel was the 989th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 28 babies named Laurel that year. Since 1917, California families have named 5,641 babies Laurel.
How many babies are named Laurel in California?
In 2025, 28 babies were named Laurel in California. The most babies named Laurel in California in a single year was 140, in 1957.
What is the rank of Laurel in California?
Laurel ranked 989th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 169th among girls names in 1950.
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.
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