Girls name · California
Olivia in California
In 2025, 1,796 babies born in California were named Olivia, making it the most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 61,611.
Popularity over time
Olivia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | #218 |
| 1929 | 12 | #370 |
| 1945 | 87 | #170 |
| 1961 | 85 | #339 |
| 1977 | 223 | #140 |
| 1993 | 599 | #86 |
| 2009 | 1,562 | #10 |
| 2025 | 1,796 | #1 |
Its busiest year in California was 2019, with 2,612 Olivia births. Olivia's highest rank in California was #1, set in 2019.
Rank swung between #1 (2019) and #384 (1927) in California, from #218 in 1912 to #1 in 2025.
Nationally, Olivia's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 2019. See Olivia in every state →
How popular is Olivia in California?
In 2025, 1,796 babies born in California were named Olivia, making it the most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 61,611.
How many babies are named Olivia in California?
California recorded 1,796 births of babies named Olivia in 2025.
What is the rank of Olivia in California?
Olivia ranked #1 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.