Boys name · California
Jose in California
Jose was the 49th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 681 babies named Jose that year. Since 1910, California families have named 167,241 babies Jose.
Popularity over time
Jose in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 49th |
| 1926 | 209 | 34th |
| 1943 | 153 | 99th |
| 1959 | 663 | 60th |
| 1976 | 2,351 | 11th |
| 1992 | 5,065 | 4th |
| 2009 | 2,175 | 15th |
| 2025 | 681 | 49th |
Its rank among boys names in California held near 49th between 1910 and 2025.
The most babies named Jose in California in a single year was 5,065, in 1992. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Jose reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1996). See Jose in every state →
How popular is Jose in California?
Jose was the 49th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 681 babies named Jose that year. Since 1910, California families have named 167,241 babies Jose.
How many babies are named Jose in California?
In 2025, 681 babies were named Jose in California. The most babies named Jose in California in a single year was 5,065, in 1992.
What is the rank of Jose in California?
Jose ranked 49th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1996.
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.