Boys name · California
Dennis in California
Dennis was the 790th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 32 babies named Dennis that year. Since 1913, California families have named 52,336 babies Dennis.
Popularity over time
Dennis in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 236th |
| 1931 | 33 | 177th |
| 1946 | 2,009 | 10th |
| 1962 | 894 | 43rd |
| 1978 | 326 | 103rd |
| 1994 | 249 | 202nd |
| 2009 | 95 | 371st |
| 2025 | 32 | 790th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 236th in 1913 to 790th in 2025.
The most babies named Dennis in California in a single year was 2,009, in 1946. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1946.
Across the country, Dennis reached its best rank of 2nd in Hawaii (1944). See Dennis in every state →
How popular is Dennis in California?
Dennis was the 790th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 32 babies named Dennis that year. Since 1913, California families have named 52,336 babies Dennis.
How many babies are named Dennis in California?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Dennis in California. The most babies named Dennis in California in a single year was 2,009, in 1946.
What is the rank of Dennis in California?
Dennis ranked 790th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1946.
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.