Boys name · California
Christian in California
Christian was the 73rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 508 babies named Christian that year. Since 1917, California families have named 74,033 babies Christian.
Popularity over time
Christian in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 378th |
| 1945 | 9 | 492nd |
| 1959 | 92 | 248th |
| 1972 | 413 | 72nd |
| 1985 | 656 | 71st |
| 1998 | 2,353 | 17th |
| 2012 | 1,315 | 34th |
| 2025 | 508 | 73rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 378th in 1917 to 73rd in 2025.
The most babies named Christian in California in a single year was 2,999, in 1996. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Christian reached its best rank of 5th in Hawaii (1998). See Christian in every state →
How popular is Christian in California?
Christian was the 73rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 508 babies named Christian that year. Since 1917, California families have named 74,033 babies Christian.
How many babies are named Christian in California?
In 2025, 508 babies were named Christian in California. The most babies named Christian in California in a single year was 2,999, in 1996.
What is the rank of Christian in California?
Christian ranked 73rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 1996.
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.
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