Boys name · California
Johnny in California
Johnny was the 308th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 120 babies named Johnny that year. Since 1913, California families have named 30,891 babies Johnny.
Popularity over time
Johnny in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 244th |
| 1929 | 93 | 81st |
| 1945 | 281 | 65th |
| 1961 | 416 | 96th |
| 1977 | 291 | 116th |
| 1993 | 509 | 127th |
| 2009 | 327 | 168th |
| 2025 | 120 | 308th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 244th in 1913 to 308th in 2025.
The most babies named Johnny in California in a single year was 636, in 1990. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 1944.
Across the country, Johnny reached its best rank of 8th in New Mexico (1945). See Johnny in every state →
How popular is Johnny in California?
Johnny was the 308th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 120 babies named Johnny that year. Since 1913, California families have named 30,891 babies Johnny.
How many babies are named Johnny in California?
In 2025, 120 babies were named Johnny in California. The most babies named Johnny in California in a single year was 636, in 1990.
What is the rank of Johnny in California?
Johnny ranked 308th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 1944.
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.