Boys name · California
Christian in California
In 2025, 508 babies born in California were named Christian, making it the #73 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1917, add up to 74,033.
Popularity over time
Christian in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | #378 |
| 1945 | 9 | #492 |
| 1959 | 92 | #248 |
| 1972 | 413 | #72 |
| 1985 | 656 | #71 |
| 1998 | 2,353 | #17 |
| 2012 | 1,315 | #34 |
| 2025 | 508 | #73 |
The most Christian births in California in a single year was 2,999, in 1996. Christian's highest rank in California was #12, set in 1996.
Rank swung between #12 (1996) and #631 (1942) in California, from #378 in 1917 to #73 in 2025.
Nationally, Christian's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #5 in 1998. See Christian in every state →
How popular is Christian in California?
In 2025, 508 babies born in California were named Christian, making it the #73 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1917, add up to 74,033.
How many babies are named Christian in California?
In 2025, 508 babies born in California were named Christian.
What is the rank of Christian in California?
Christian's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #73.
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.
The same name elsewhere