Boys name · California
Jordan in California
As of 2025, Jordan was the #128 most common boys name in California, drawn from 320 births that year. Its total reaches 42,950 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1924.
Popularity over time
Jordan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | #562 |
| 1955 | 12 | #603 |
| 1966 | 30 | #453 |
| 1978 | 136 | #211 |
| 1990 | 1,687 | #37 |
| 2002 | 1,094 | #51 |
| 2013 | 938 | #51 |
| 2025 | 320 | #128 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #37 in 1990 to #823 in 1951, starting at #562 in 1924 and ending at #128 in 2025.
The most Jordan births in California in a single year was 1,687, in 1990. In 1990 it reached #37, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Jordan reached its highest rank of #4 in South Dakota (1991). See Jordan in every state →
How popular is Jordan in California?
As of 2025, Jordan was the #128 most common boys name in California, drawn from 320 births that year. Its total reaches 42,950 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1924.
How many babies are named Jordan in California?
320 Jordan babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Jordan in California?
Jordan ranked #128 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.