Girls name · California
Samantha in California
Samantha was the 81st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 348 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1949, California families have named 80,251 babies Samantha.
Popularity over time
Samantha in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 | 1211th |
| 1965 | 234 | 157th |
| 1975 | 254 | 115th |
| 1985 | 985 | 40th |
| 1995 | 2,425 | 5th |
| 2005 | 2,504 | 3rd |
| 2015 | 1,110 | 14th |
| 2025 | 348 | 81st |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1211th in 1949 to 81st in 2025.
The most babies named Samantha in California in a single year was 2,787, in 1999. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1999.
Across the country, Samantha reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1997). See Samantha in every state →
How popular is Samantha in California?
Samantha was the 81st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 348 babies named Samantha that year. Since 1949, California families have named 80,251 babies Samantha.
How many babies are named Samantha in California?
In 2025, 348 babies were named Samantha in California. The most babies named Samantha in California in a single year was 2,787, in 1999.
What is the rank of Samantha in California?
Samantha ranked 81st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1999.
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.