Boys name · California
Dean in California
Dean was the 131st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 315 babies named Dean that year. Since 1912, California families have named 18,760 babies Dean.
Popularity over time
Dean in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 202nd |
| 1928 | 52 | 139th |
| 1944 | 113 | 122nd |
| 1960 | 406 | 93rd |
| 1977 | 94 | 254th |
| 1993 | 108 | 326th |
| 2009 | 184 | 250th |
| 2025 | 315 | 131st |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 202nd in 1912 to 131st in 2025.
The most babies named Dean in California in a single year was 534, in 1961. Its best showing was 69th among boys names in 1966.
Across the country, Dean reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1927). See Dean in every state →
How popular is Dean in California?
Dean was the 131st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 315 babies named Dean that year. Since 1912, California families have named 18,760 babies Dean.
How many babies are named Dean in California?
In 2025, 315 babies were named Dean in California. The most babies named Dean in California in a single year was 534, in 1961.
What is the rank of Dean in California?
Dean ranked 131st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 69th among boys names in 1966.
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.