California Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
California is derived from a fictional paradise and represents a place of beauty and opportunity.
Meaning of the Name California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. The name California is derived from a fictional paradise described in the 16th-century Spanish novel 'Las Sergas de Esplandián'. It was believed to be an island rich in gold and other precious metals. The name has since become synonymous with a place of beauty, abundance, and opportunity.
Popularity of the Name California
The popularity for the name California peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 16 births, which ranked number 13,160 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. California had the most female births in 2007 with 16, which ranked number 7,728 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name California has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among females, California has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of California
- 20 Year Trend of California: -14.29%
- 10 Year Trend of California: -40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of California: -40.00%
Popularity of California by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name California. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for California in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, California is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for California
- Total Births of California: 6 (-4.98%)
- Female Births of California: 6 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of California over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for California have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.