Girls name · California
Linda in California
In SSA data for California, 114,963 babies are named Linda across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #926 most popular girls name, with 31 born.
Popularity over time
Linda in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | #264 |
| 1928 | 51 | #156 |
| 1944 | 3,003 | #1 |
| 1960 | 2,883 | #5 |
| 1977 | 342 | #89 |
| 1993 | 410 | #131 |
| 2009 | 93 | #452 |
| 2025 | 31 | #926 |
No year in California had more Linda births than 1947, when 6,759 were born. Linda's highest rank in California was #1, set in 1942.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #1 in 1942 to #926 in 2025, starting at #264 in 1912 and ending at #926 in 2025.
Nationally, Linda's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 1942. See Linda in every state →
How popular is Linda in California?
In SSA data for California, 114,963 babies are named Linda across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #926 most popular girls name, with 31 born.
How many babies are named Linda in California?
California recorded 31 births of babies named Linda in 2025.
What is the rank of Linda in California?
Linda ranked #926 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.