Boys name · California
Dylan in California
Dylan was the 28th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 871 babies named Dylan that year. Since 1958, California families have named 51,954 babies Dylan.
Popularity over time
Dylan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 999th |
| 1969 | 61 | 325th |
| 1979 | 114 | 240th |
| 1988 | 311 | 156th |
| 1997 | 1,031 | 57th |
| 2006 | 1,651 | 31st |
| 2016 | 1,538 | 24th |
| 2025 | 871 | 28th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 999th in 1958 to 28th in 2025.
The most babies named Dylan in California in a single year was 1,764, in 2004. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Dylan reached its best rank of 2nd in South Dakota (2000). See Dylan in every state →
How popular is Dylan in California?
Dylan was the 28th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 871 babies named Dylan that year. Since 1958, California families have named 51,954 babies Dylan.
How many babies are named Dylan in California?
In 2025, 871 babies were named Dylan in California. The most babies named Dylan in California in a single year was 1,764, in 2004.
What is the rank of Dylan in California?
Dylan ranked 28th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 2015.
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.