Boys name · California
John in California
John was the 79th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 463 babies named John that year. Since 1910, California families have named 316,948 babies John.
Popularity over time
John in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 237 | 1st |
| 1926 | 1,648 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 3,879 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 6,174 | 4th |
| 1976 | 2,832 | 8th |
| 1992 | 2,623 | 21st |
| 2009 | 1,032 | 49th |
| 2025 | 463 | 79th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 1st in 1910 to 79th in 2025.
The most babies named John in California in a single year was 7,319, in 1964. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, John reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1910). See John in every state →
How popular is John in California?
John was the 79th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 463 babies named John that year. Since 1910, California families have named 316,948 babies John.
How many babies are named John in California?
In 2025, 463 babies were named John in California. The most babies named John in California in a single year was 7,319, in 1964.
What is the rank of John in California?
John ranked 79th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1910.
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.