Girls name · California
Sierra in California
In 2025, 129 babies born in California were named Sierra, making it the #260 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1970, add up to 13,340.
Popularity over time
Sierra in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 | #1862 |
| 1978 | 64 | #407 |
| 1986 | 146 | #263 |
| 1994 | 591 | #88 |
| 2001 | 547 | #81 |
| 2009 | 235 | #189 |
| 2017 | 168 | #226 |
| 2025 | 129 | #260 |
Sierra had its most births in California in 1995, when 693 babies were given the name. Sierra's highest rank in California was #63, set in 1999.
Rank swung between #63 (1999) and #1862 (1970) in California, from #1862 in 1970 to #260 in 2025.
Nationally, Sierra's strongest state was Wyoming, where it hit #7 in 1999. See Sierra in every state →
How popular is Sierra in California?
In 2025, 129 babies born in California were named Sierra, making it the #260 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1970, add up to 13,340.
How many babies are named Sierra in California?
California recorded 129 births of babies named Sierra in 2025.
What is the rank of Sierra in California?
Sierra ranked #260 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.