Boys name · California
Jonah in California
Jonah was the 143rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 267 babies named Jonah that year. Since 1968, California families have named 9,390 babies Jonah.
Popularity over time
Jonah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 10 | 786th |
| 1976 | 19 | 622nd |
| 1984 | 18 | 731st |
| 1992 | 29 | 709th |
| 2001 | 255 | 189th |
| 2009 | 340 | 157th |
| 2017 | 285 | 175th |
| 2025 | 267 | 143rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 786th in 1968 to 143rd in 2025.
The most babies named Jonah in California in a single year was 357, in 2013. Its best showing was 125th among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Jonah reached its best rank of 22nd in Hawaii (2002). See Jonah in every state →
How popular is Jonah in California?
Jonah was the 143rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 267 babies named Jonah that year. Since 1968, California families have named 9,390 babies Jonah.
How many babies are named Jonah in California?
In 2025, 267 babies were named Jonah in California. The most babies named Jonah in California in a single year was 357, in 2013.
What is the rank of Jonah in California?
Jonah ranked 143rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 125th among boys names in 2023.
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.