Boys name · California
Ian in California
As of 2025, Ian was the #64 most common boys name in California, drawn from 545 births that year. Its total reaches 35,215 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1923.
Popularity over time
Ian in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | #529 |
| 1947 | 12 | #493 |
| 1960 | 49 | #353 |
| 1973 | 204 | #132 |
| 1986 | 495 | #96 |
| 1999 | 592 | #97 |
| 2012 | 879 | #59 |
| 2025 | 545 | #64 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #52 in 2017 to #682 in 1943, starting at #529 in 1923 and ending at #64 in 2025.
California had the most Ian births in 2014, with 891. In 2017 it reached #52, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Ian reached its highest rank of #26 in Vermont (1994). See Ian in every state →
How popular is Ian in California?
As of 2025, Ian was the #64 most common boys name in California, drawn from 545 births that year. Its total reaches 35,215 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1923.
How many babies are named Ian in California?
California recorded 545 births of babies named Ian in 2025.
What is the rank of Ian in California?
Ian's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #64.
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.