Girls name · California
Martha in California
Martha was the 1135th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 23 babies named Martha that year. Since 1910, California families have named 29,790 babies Martha.
Popularity over time
Martha in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 28 | 61st |
| 1926 | 194 | 39th |
| 1943 | 380 | 36th |
| 1959 | 563 | 65th |
| 1976 | 304 | 100th |
| 1992 | 340 | 155th |
| 2009 | 67 | 586th |
| 2025 | 23 | 1135th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 61st in 1910 to 1135th in 2025.
The most babies named Martha in California in a single year was 658, in 1956. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1945.
Across the country, Martha reached its best rank of 2nd in Alaska (1933). See Martha in every state →
How popular is Martha in California?
Martha was the 1135th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 23 babies named Martha that year. Since 1910, California families have named 29,790 babies Martha.
How many babies are named Martha in California?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Martha in California. The most babies named Martha in California in a single year was 658, in 1956.
What is the rank of Martha in California?
Martha ranked 1135th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1945.
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.