Girls name · California
Sierra in California
Sierra was the 260th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 129 babies named Sierra that year. Since 1970, California families have named 13,340 babies Sierra.
Popularity over time
Sierra in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 | 1862nd |
| 1978 | 64 | 407th |
| 1986 | 146 | 263rd |
| 1994 | 591 | 88th |
| 2001 | 547 | 81st |
| 2009 | 235 | 189th |
| 2017 | 168 | 226th |
| 2025 | 129 | 260th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1862nd in 1970 to 260th in 2025.
The most babies named Sierra in California in a single year was 693, in 1995. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1999.
Across the country, Sierra reached its best rank of 7th in Wyoming (1999). See Sierra in every state →
How popular is Sierra in California?
Sierra was the 260th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 129 babies named Sierra that year. Since 1970, California families have named 13,340 babies Sierra.
How many babies are named Sierra in California?
In 2025, 129 babies were named Sierra in California. The most babies named Sierra in California in a single year was 693, in 1995.
What is the rank of Sierra in California?
Sierra ranked 260th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd 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.