Boys name · California
David in California
As of 2025, David was the #37 most common boys name in California, drawn from 800 births that year. Its total reaches 378,808 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
David in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | #41 |
| 1926 | 433 | #14 |
| 1943 | 2,504 | #6 |
| 1959 | 7,628 | #1 |
| 1976 | 4,348 | #2 |
| 1992 | 4,841 | #5 |
| 2009 | 2,624 | #7 |
| 2025 | 800 | #37 |
Rank swung between #1 (1959) and #41 (1910) in California, from #41 in 1910 to #37 in 2025.
California had the most David births in 1961, with 8,126. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #1, in 1959.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in California in 1959. See David in every state →
How popular is David in California?
As of 2025, David was the #37 most common boys name in California, drawn from 800 births that year. Its total reaches 378,808 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named David in California?
800 David babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of David in California?
David ranked #37 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.