Boys name · California
Jonathan in California
Jonathan was the 65th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 541 babies named Jonathan that year. Since 1920, California families have named 122,519 babies Jonathan.
Popularity over time
Jonathan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 479th |
| 1944 | 50 | 205th |
| 1958 | 234 | 136th |
| 1971 | 735 | 44th |
| 1985 | 2,935 | 15th |
| 1998 | 3,078 | 11th |
| 2012 | 1,737 | 19th |
| 2025 | 541 | 65th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 479th in 1920 to 65th in 2025.
The most babies named Jonathan in California in a single year was 4,118, in 1990. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1990.
Across the country, Jonathan reached its best rank of 5th in Hawaii (1981). See Jonathan in every state →
How popular is Jonathan in California?
Jonathan was the 65th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 541 babies named Jonathan that year. Since 1920, California families have named 122,519 babies Jonathan.
How many babies are named Jonathan in California?
In 2025, 541 babies were named Jonathan in California. The most babies named Jonathan in California in a single year was 4,118, in 1990.
What is the rank of Jonathan in California?
Jonathan ranked 65th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1990.
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.
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