Girls name · California
Mary in California
Mary was the 321st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 102 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, California families have named 153,378 babies Mary.
Popularity over time
Mary in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 295 | 1st |
| 1926 | 1,721 | 1st |
| 1943 | 2,928 | 1st |
| 1959 | 3,198 | 1st |
| 1976 | 719 | 37th |
| 1992 | 708 | 72nd |
| 2009 | 202 | 229th |
| 2025 | 102 | 321st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 1st in 1910 to 321st in 2025.
The most babies named Mary in California in a single year was 3,717, in 1954. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Mary reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (1910). See Mary in every state →
How popular is Mary in California?
Mary was the 321st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 102 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, California families have named 153,378 babies Mary.
How many babies are named Mary in California?
In 2025, 102 babies were named Mary in California. The most babies named Mary in California in a single year was 3,717, in 1954.
What is the rank of Mary in California?
Mary ranked 321st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1910.
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.