Girls name · California
Sara in California
Sara was the 200th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 167 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, California families have named 39,546 babies Sara.
Popularity over time
Sara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 202nd |
| 1926 | 43 | 174th |
| 1943 | 68 | 185th |
| 1959 | 167 | 196th |
| 1976 | 885 | 29th |
| 1992 | 1,081 | 43rd |
| 2009 | 348 | 123rd |
| 2025 | 167 | 200th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 202nd in 1910 to 200th in 2025.
The most babies named Sara in California in a single year was 1,271, in 1986. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1980.
Across the country, Sara reached its best rank of 7th in Iowa (1981). See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in California?
Sara was the 200th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 167 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, California families have named 39,546 babies Sara.
How many babies are named Sara in California?
In 2025, 167 babies were named Sara in California. The most babies named Sara in California in a single year was 1,271, in 1986.
What is the rank of Sara in California?
Sara ranked 200th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1980.
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.