Boys name · California
Dan in California
Dan was the 1615th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Dan that year. Since 1912, California families have named 11,583 babies Dan.
Popularity over time
Dan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 10 | 137th |
| 1928 | 49 | 146th |
| 1944 | 178 | 96th |
| 1960 | 491 | 76th |
| 1977 | 36 | 437th |
| 1993 | 55 | 488th |
| 2009 | 18 | 1116th |
| 2025 | 10 | 1615th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 137th in 1912 to 1615th in 2025.
The most babies named Dan in California in a single year was 506, in 1961. Its best showing was 64th among boys names in 1947.
Across the country, Dan reached its best rank of 35th in Nevada (1937). See Dan in every state →
How popular is Dan in California?
Dan was the 1615th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 10 babies named Dan that year. Since 1912, California families have named 11,583 babies Dan.
How many babies are named Dan in California?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Dan in California. The most babies named Dan in California in a single year was 506, in 1961.
What is the rank of Dan in California?
Dan ranked 1615th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 64th among boys names in 1947.
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.