Girls name · California
Stella in California
Stella was the 69th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 389 babies named Stella that year. Since 1910, California families have named 15,155 babies Stella.
Popularity over time
Stella in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 129th |
| 1926 | 73 | 115th |
| 1943 | 93 | 157th |
| 1959 | 108 | 268th |
| 1976 | 41 | 526th |
| 1992 | 43 | 764th |
| 2009 | 338 | 126th |
| 2025 | 389 | 69th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 129th in 1910 to 69th in 2025.
The most babies named Stella in California in a single year was 596, in 2017. Its best showing was 53rd among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Stella reached its best rank of 13th in New Mexico (1930). See Stella in every state →
How popular is Stella in California?
Stella was the 69th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 389 babies named Stella that year. Since 1910, California families have named 15,155 babies Stella.
How many babies are named Stella in California?
In 2025, 389 babies were named Stella in California. The most babies named Stella in California in a single year was 596, in 2017.
What is the rank of Stella in California?
Stella ranked 69th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd among girls names in 2017.
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.