Most popular girl names in the 80s in California

Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,517
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 751 (#522 (tie) most common name, -90.0% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #96
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,916

Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 7,751
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 563 (#652 most common name, -92.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 45,097

Erika is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,016
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 828 (#479 most common name, -89.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,816

Alicia is a name of Spanish origin meaning "noble".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,029
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,022 (#195 most common name, -74.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 66,958

Shannon is a name of Irish origin meaning "wise river".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,389
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 276 (#1,116 (tie) most common name, -96.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 78,412

Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,481
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 807 (#488 (tie) most common name, -90.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #115
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,313

Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 8,719
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,074 (#126 most common name, -64.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,525

Jamie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "supplanter".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,121
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,038 (#396 most common name, -88.6% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 96,548

Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,316
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 638 (#594 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 67,999

Diana is a name of Roman origin meaning "goddess of the hunt".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,328
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,956 (#133 most common name, -68.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 36,768

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,620
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,323 (#17 most common name, +7.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 54,397

Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 9,940
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,299 (#312 most common name, -86.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 109,541

Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,034
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,337 (#305 most common name, -86.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 41,572

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,058
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,982 (#72 most common name, -50.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 99,154

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,565
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,672 (#6 most common name, +95.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 131,752

Erin is a name of Irish origin meaning "peace".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,726
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,070 (#380 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 115,814

Monica is a name of Greek origin meaning "solitary".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 10,946
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,213 (#336 most common name, -88.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,821

Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,075
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,843 (#103 most common name, -65.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 116,585

Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,256
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 530 (#684 most common name, -95.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 93,145

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,373
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,539 (#154 most common name, -77.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 104,640

Veronica is a name of Latin origin meaning "she who brings victory".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,411
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,239 (#323 most common name, -89.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 39,065

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,670
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,739 (#12 most common name, +0.6% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 121,122

Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,752
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 604 (#614 most common name, -94.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 102,597

Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 11,965
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,383 (#47 most common name, -46.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 98,241

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,214
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 915 (#434 most common name, -92.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,795

Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 12,429
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,456 (#82 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 150,650

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,234
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,188 (#182 most common name, -83.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 136,220

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 13,630
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,145 (#185 most common name, -84.3% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,657

Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,079
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,528 (#46 most common name, -53.6% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 146,435

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,365
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,891 (#134 most common name, -79.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,122

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,397
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,518 (#272 most common name, -89.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,500

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,400
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,141 (#357 most common name, -92.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,569

Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,730
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,662 (#238 most common name, -88.7% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 158,610

Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 14,986
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,496 (#277 most common name, -90.0% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 134,359

Crystal is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth mineral".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 15,675
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,529 (#266 most common name, -90.2% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 140,998

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris”, a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 15,714
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,806 (#219 most common name, -88.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,935

Heather is a name of Scottish origin meaning "a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 17,184
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 358 (#929 (tie) most common name, -97.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 191,841

Vanessa is a name of Greek origin meaning "butterfly".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 18,226
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,105 (#94 most common name, -77.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,690

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 18,407
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,447 (#83 most common name, -75.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 65,648

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 22,006
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,352 (#300 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 145,982

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 22,799
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,903 (#102 most common name, -82.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 153,988

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 24,570
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 10,360 (#16 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 198,938

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,400
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,673 (#113 most common name, -85.5% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 218,131

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 25,571
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,576 (#78 most common name, -82.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 210,456

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 26,196
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,782 (#107 most common name, -85.6% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 217,896

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 27,698
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,247 (#68 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 272,559

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 28,941
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,973 (#201 most common name, -93.2% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 369,698

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 29,561
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,137 (#39 most common name, -75.9% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 352,147

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 49,353
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,069 (#127 most common name, -93.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 440,836

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

California
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 51,799
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,750 (#109 most common name, -92.8% compared to the 80s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1980 to 1989: 469,439