Cali
Every Cali since 1959 — 23,745 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cali
Cali is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #574 in 2025 with 518 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 23,745 American babies have been named Cali. Its peak came in 2014, when 1,688 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cali stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 518 | #574 | 15 | #5,899 |
| 2024 | 622 | #493 | 14 | #6,242 |
| 2023 | 683 | #450 | 26 | #4,131 |
| 2022 | 844 | #374 | 27 | #4,002 |
| 2021 | 969 | #336 | 25 | #4,130 |
| 2020 | 1,089 | #294 | 51 | #2,516 |
| 2019 | 1,217 | #274 | 35 | #3,270 |
| 2018 | 1,188 | #279 | 36 | #3,180 |
| 2017 | 1,128 | #288 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2016 | 1,200 | #264 | 32 | #3,453 |
| 2015 | 1,437 | #232 | 30 | #3,601 |
| 2014 | 1,664 | #202 | 24 | #4,158 |
| 2013 | 1,133 | #280 | 12 | #6,664 |
| 2012 | 946 | #331 | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2011 | 816 | #389 | 12 | #6,650 |
| 2010 | 757 | #416 | 8 | #8,927 |
| 2009 | 732 | #435 | 7 | #10,028 |
| 2008 | 740 | #428 | — | — |
| 2007 | 664 | #489 | — | — |
| 2006 | 482 | #605 | 10 | #7,510 |
| 2005 | 450 | #624 | — | — |
| 2004 | 346 | #754 | — | — |
| 2003 | 317 | #779 | — | — |
| 2002 | 284 | #819 | — | — |
| 2001 | 257 | #891 | — | — |
| 2000 | 277 | #817 | — | — |
| 1995 | 141 | #1,216 | — | — |
| 1990 | 148 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 1985 | 128 | #1,128 | — | — |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,007 | — | — |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,279 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,438 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,635 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cali in 2025?
Cali ranked #574 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 518 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cali?
23,745 babies have been named Cali in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cali most popular?
Cali peaked in 2014, when 1,688 newborns received the name.
Is Cali a boy or girl name?
Cali is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cali rising or falling?
Cali is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.