Girls name · California
Laurel in California
As of 2025, Laurel was the #989 most common girls name in California, drawn from 28 births that year. Its total reaches 5,641 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917.
Popularity over time
Laurel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | #450 |
| 1937 | 14 | #354 |
| 1951 | 103 | #195 |
| 1966 | 69 | #374 |
| 1981 | 93 | #330 |
| 1996 | 43 | #742 |
| 2010 | 21 | #1385 |
| 2025 | 28 | #989 |
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #169 in 1950 to #1445 in 2009, starting at #450 in 1917 and ending at #989 in 2025.
No year in California had more Laurel births than 1957, when 140 were born. In 1950 it reached #169, its highest girls-name rank in California.
Across the country, Laurel reached its highest rank of #77 in North Dakota (1949). See Laurel in every state →
How popular is Laurel in California?
As of 2025, Laurel was the #989 most common girls name in California, drawn from 28 births that year. Its total reaches 5,641 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1917.
How many babies are named Laurel in California?
28 Laurel babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Laurel in California?
Laurel ranked #989 among girls names in California in 2025.
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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