Boys name · California
Ethan in California
Ethan was the 12th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,236 babies named Ethan that year. Since 1947, California families have named 62,291 babies Ethan.
Popularity over time
Ethan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | 786th |
| 1964 | 33 | 444th |
| 1974 | 96 | 232nd |
| 1984 | 79 | 316th |
| 1995 | 397 | 148th |
| 2005 | 2,361 | 16th |
| 2015 | 2,479 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 1,236 | 12th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 786th in 1947 to 12th in 2025.
The most babies named Ethan in California in a single year was 2,676, in 2009. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Ethan reached its best rank of #1 in Indiana (2009). See Ethan in every state →
How popular is Ethan in California?
Ethan was the 12th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,236 babies named Ethan that year. Since 1947, California families have named 62,291 babies Ethan.
How many babies are named Ethan in California?
In 2025, 1,236 babies were named Ethan in California. The most babies named Ethan in California in a single year was 2,676, in 2009.
What is the rank of Ethan in California?
Ethan ranked 12th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2013.
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.