Boys name · California
Brian in California
Brian was the 325th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 111 babies named Brian that year. Since 1920, California families have named 125,913 babies Brian.
Popularity over time
Brian in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | 396th |
| 1938 | 54 | 138th |
| 1953 | 739 | 41st |
| 1967 | 2,500 | 12th |
| 1982 | 2,702 | 14th |
| 1996 | 1,870 | 28th |
| 2011 | 505 | 112th |
| 2025 | 111 | 325th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 396th in 1920 to 325th in 2025.
The most babies named Brian in California in a single year was 2,940, in 1977. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1974.
Across the country, Brian reached its best rank of 2nd in Pennsylvania (1973). See Brian in every state →
How popular is Brian in California?
Brian was the 325th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 111 babies named Brian that year. Since 1920, California families have named 125,913 babies Brian.
How many babies are named Brian in California?
In 2025, 111 babies were named Brian in California. The most babies named Brian in California in a single year was 2,940, in 1977.
What is the rank of Brian in California?
Brian ranked 325th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1974.
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.