Girls name · California
Sarah in California
Sarah was the 122nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 244 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, California families have named 90,770 babies Sarah.
Popularity over time
Sarah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | 57th |
| 1926 | 65 | 125th |
| 1943 | 99 | 151st |
| 1959 | 179 | 188th |
| 1976 | 1,438 | 12th |
| 1992 | 2,712 | 7th |
| 2009 | 823 | 36th |
| 2025 | 244 | 122nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 57th in 1910 to 122nd in 2025.
The most babies named Sarah in California in a single year was 3,035, in 1986. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1982.
Across the country, Sarah reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1993). See Sarah in every state →
How popular is Sarah in California?
Sarah was the 122nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 244 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, California families have named 90,770 babies Sarah.
How many babies are named Sarah in California?
In 2025, 244 babies were named Sarah in California. The most babies named Sarah in California in a single year was 3,035, in 1986.
What is the rank of Sarah in California?
Sarah ranked 122nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1982.
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.