Boys name · California
Jake in California
In SSA data for California, 15,934 babies are named Jake across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #457 most popular boys name, with 70 born.
Popularity over time
Jake in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | #334 |
| 1950 | 9 | #579 |
| 1962 | 15 | #616 |
| 1975 | 57 | #326 |
| 1987 | 221 | #191 |
| 2000 | 534 | #113 |
| 2012 | 380 | #143 |
| 2025 | 70 | #457 |
California had the most Jake births in 2004, with 636. Jake's highest rank in California was #98, set in 2004.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #98 in 2004 to #852 in 1958, starting at #334 in 1916 and ending at #457 in 2025.
Nationally, Jake's strongest state was New Jersey, where it hit #36 in 2003. See Jake in every state →
How popular is Jake in California?
In SSA data for California, 15,934 babies are named Jake across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #457 most popular boys name, with 70 born.
How many babies are named Jake in California?
California recorded 70 births of babies named Jake in 2025.
What is the rank of Jake in California?
Jake ranked #457 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.