Boys name · California
Adam in California
Adam was the 78th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 468 babies named Adam that year. Since 1920, California families have named 61,483 babies Adam.
Popularity over time
Adam in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 444th |
| 1945 | 7 | 554th |
| 1959 | 59 | 316th |
| 1972 | 609 | 51st |
| 1985 | 1,736 | 26th |
| 1998 | 960 | 60th |
| 2012 | 895 | 57th |
| 2025 | 468 | 78th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 444th in 1920 to 78th in 2025.
The most babies named Adam in California in a single year was 2,058, in 1984. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1984.
Across the country, Adam reached its best rank of 4th in Wisconsin (1984). See Adam in every state →
How popular is Adam in California?
Adam was the 78th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 468 babies named Adam that year. Since 1920, California families have named 61,483 babies Adam.
How many babies are named Adam in California?
In 2025, 468 babies were named Adam in California. The most babies named Adam in California in a single year was 2,058, in 1984.
What is the rank of Adam in California?
Adam ranked 78th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1984.
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.