Boys name · California
Dylan in California
As of 2025, Dylan was the #28 most common boys name in California, drawn from 871 births that year. Its total reaches 51,954 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1958.
Popularity over time
Dylan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | #999 |
| 1969 | 61 | #325 |
| 1979 | 114 | #240 |
| 1988 | 311 | #156 |
| 1997 | 1,031 | #57 |
| 2006 | 1,651 | #31 |
| 2016 | 1,538 | #24 |
| 2025 | 871 | #28 |
Rank swung between #19 (2015) and #1096 (1961) in California, from #999 in 1958 to #28 in 2025.
Its busiest year in California was 2004, with 1,764 Dylan births. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #19, in 2015.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in South Dakota in 2000. See Dylan in every state →
How popular is Dylan in California?
As of 2025, Dylan was the #28 most common boys name in California, drawn from 871 births that year. Its total reaches 51,954 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1958.
How many babies are named Dylan in California?
California recorded 871 births of babies named Dylan in 2025.
What is the rank of Dylan in California?
Dylan's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #28.
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.