Girls name · California
Olivia in California
Olivia was the most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,796 babies named Olivia that year. Since 1912, California families have named 61,611 babies Olivia.
Popularity over time
Olivia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 218th |
| 1929 | 12 | 370th |
| 1945 | 87 | 170th |
| 1961 | 85 | 339th |
| 1977 | 223 | 140th |
| 1993 | 599 | 86th |
| 2009 | 1,562 | 10th |
| 2025 | 1,796 | 1st |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 218th in 1912 to 1st in 2025.
The most babies named Olivia in California in a single year was 2,612, in 2019. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Olivia reached its best rank of #1 in California (2019). See Olivia in every state →
How popular is Olivia in California?
Olivia was the most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,796 babies named Olivia that year. Since 1912, California families have named 61,611 babies Olivia.
How many babies are named Olivia in California?
In 2025, 1,796 babies were named Olivia in California. The most babies named Olivia in California in a single year was 2,612, in 2019.
What is the rank of Olivia in California?
Olivia ranked 1st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2019.
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.