Boys name · California
David in California
David was the 37th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 800 babies named David that year. Since 1910, California families have named 378,808 babies David.
Popularity over time
David in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | 41st |
| 1926 | 433 | 14th |
| 1943 | 2,504 | 6th |
| 1959 | 7,628 | 1st |
| 1976 | 4,348 | 2nd |
| 1992 | 4,841 | 5th |
| 2009 | 2,624 | 7th |
| 2025 | 800 | 37th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 41st in 1910 to 37th in 2025.
The most babies named David in California in a single year was 8,126, in 1961. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1959.
Across the country, David reached its best rank of #1 in California (1959). See David in every state →
How popular is David in California?
David was the 37th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 800 babies named David that year. Since 1910, California families have named 378,808 babies David.
How many babies are named David in California?
In 2025, 800 babies were named David in California. The most babies named David in California in a single year was 8,126, in 1961.
What is the rank of David in California?
David ranked 37th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1959.
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.