Girls name · California
Lydia in California
Lydia was the 274th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 121 babies named Lydia that year. Since 1910, California families have named 14,322 babies Lydia.
Popularity over time
Lydia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 224th |
| 1926 | 55 | 145th |
| 1943 | 99 | 149th |
| 1959 | 228 | 161st |
| 1976 | 126 | 217th |
| 1992 | 143 | 325th |
| 2009 | 146 | 303rd |
| 2025 | 121 | 274th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 224th in 1910 to 274th in 2025.
The most babies named Lydia in California in a single year was 252, in 1960. Its best showing was 121st among girls names in 1937.
Across the country, Lydia reached its best rank of 13th in Maine (2016). See Lydia in every state →
How popular is Lydia in California?
Lydia was the 274th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 121 babies named Lydia that year. Since 1910, California families have named 14,322 babies Lydia.
How many babies are named Lydia in California?
In 2025, 121 babies were named Lydia in California. The most babies named Lydia in California in a single year was 252, in 1960.
What is the rank of Lydia in California?
Lydia ranked 274th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 121st among girls names in 1937.
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.