Boys name · California
Jake in California
Jake was the 457th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Jake that year. Since 1916, California families have named 15,934 babies Jake.
Popularity over time
Jake in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | 334th |
| 1950 | 9 | 579th |
| 1962 | 15 | 616th |
| 1975 | 57 | 326th |
| 1987 | 221 | 191st |
| 2000 | 534 | 113th |
| 2012 | 380 | 143rd |
| 2025 | 70 | 457th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 334th in 1916 to 457th in 2025.
The most babies named Jake in California in a single year was 636, in 2004. Its best showing was 98th among boys names in 2004.
Across the country, Jake reached its best rank of 36th in New Jersey (2003). See Jake in every state →
How popular is Jake in California?
Jake was the 457th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named Jake that year. Since 1916, California families have named 15,934 babies Jake.
How many babies are named Jake in California?
In 2025, 70 babies were named Jake in California. The most babies named Jake in California in a single year was 636, in 2004.
What is the rank of Jake in California?
Jake ranked 457th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 98th among boys names in 2004.
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.