Where the mountain meets the sea
Derived from the Tongva Native American language, the name refers to a specific canyon and coastal area in Los Angeles County. It historically signifies a place of meeting between the mountains and the ocean. The name gained significant cultural recognition in the 1990s through television.
Main character and love interest of Cory Matthews · Boy Meets World
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).