Boys name · California
Alan in California
Alan was the 129th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 318 babies named Alan that year. Since 1911, California families have named 44,072 babies Alan.
Popularity over time
Alan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 126th |
| 1927 | 60 | 117th |
| 1944 | 368 | 46th |
| 1960 | 718 | 55th |
| 1976 | 233 | 141st |
| 1992 | 682 | 96th |
| 2009 | 655 | 86th |
| 2025 | 318 | 129th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 126th in 1911 to 129th in 2025.
The most babies named Alan in California in a single year was 842, in 2006. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Alan reached its best rank of 14th in Hawaii (1946). See Alan in every state →
How popular is Alan in California?
Alan was the 129th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 318 babies named Alan that year. Since 1911, California families have named 44,072 babies Alan.
How many babies are named Alan in California?
In 2025, 318 babies were named Alan in California. The most babies named Alan in California in a single year was 842, in 2006.
What is the rank of Alan in California?
Alan ranked 129th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1951.
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.