Boys name · California
Ethan in California
As of 2025, Ethan was the #12 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,236 births that year. Its total reaches 62,291 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1947.
Popularity over time
Ethan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | #786 |
| 1964 | 33 | #444 |
| 1974 | 96 | #232 |
| 1984 | 79 | #316 |
| 1995 | 397 | #148 |
| 2005 | 2,361 | #16 |
| 2015 | 2,479 | #3 |
| 2025 | 1,236 | #12 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #2 in 2013 to #946 in 1955, starting at #786 in 1947 and ending at #12 in 2025.
Ethan had its most births in California in 2009, when 2,676 babies were given the name. In 2013 it reached #2, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Ethan reached its highest rank of #1 in Indiana (2009). See Ethan in every state →
How popular is Ethan in California?
As of 2025, Ethan was the #12 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,236 births that year. Its total reaches 62,291 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1947.
How many babies are named Ethan in California?
1,236 Ethan babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Ethan in California?
Ethan ranked #12 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.