Boys name · California
Jesus in California
Jesus was the 86th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 444 babies named Jesus that year. Since 1910, California families have named 77,820 babies Jesus.
Popularity over time
Jesus in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 66th |
| 1926 | 170 | 45th |
| 1943 | 75 | 159th |
| 1959 | 218 | 149th |
| 1976 | 757 | 46th |
| 1992 | 2,239 | 28th |
| 2009 | 1,597 | 29th |
| 2025 | 444 | 86th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 66th in 1910 to 86th in 2025.
The most babies named Jesus in California in a single year was 2,239, in 1992. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Jesus reached its best rank of 6th in Arizona (2001). See Jesus in every state →
How popular is Jesus in California?
Jesus was the 86th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 444 babies named Jesus that year. Since 1910, California families have named 77,820 babies Jesus.
How many babies are named Jesus in California?
In 2025, 444 babies were named Jesus in California. The most babies named Jesus in California in a single year was 2,239, in 1992.
What is the rank of Jesus in California?
Jesus ranked 86th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 2001.
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.