Girls name · California
Whitney in California
Whitney was the 1738th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 13 babies named Whitney that year. Since 1952, California families have named 6,221 babies Whitney.
Popularity over time
Whitney in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 | 1339th |
| 1968 | 20 | 767th |
| 1977 | 43 | 525th |
| 1987 | 607 | 69th |
| 1996 | 117 | 356th |
| 2006 | 34 | 1005th |
| 2015 | 42 | 838th |
| 2025 | 13 | 1738th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 1339th in 1952 to 1738th in 2025.
The most babies named Whitney in California in a single year was 720, in 1986. Its best showing was 56th among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Whitney reached its best rank of 6th in Utah (1986). See Whitney in every state →
How popular is Whitney in California?
Whitney was the 1738th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 13 babies named Whitney that year. Since 1952, California families have named 6,221 babies Whitney.
How many babies are named Whitney in California?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Whitney in California. The most babies named Whitney in California in a single year was 720, in 1986.
What is the rank of Whitney in California?
Whitney ranked 1738th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among girls names in 1986.
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.