Boys name · California
Jose in California
In 2025, 681 babies born in California were named Jose, making it the #49 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 167,241.
Popularity over time
Jose in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | #49 |
| 1926 | 209 | #34 |
| 1943 | 153 | #99 |
| 1959 | 663 | #60 |
| 1976 | 2,351 | #11 |
| 1992 | 5,065 | #4 |
| 2009 | 2,175 | #15 |
| 2025 | 681 | #49 |
The most Jose births in California in a single year was 5,065, in 1992. Its highest rank in California came in 1996, at #2.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #2 in 1996 to #101 in 1946, starting at #49 in 1910 and ending at #49 in 2025.
Texas gave Jose its highest national rank, #1, in 1996. See Jose in every state →
How popular is Jose in California?
In 2025, 681 babies born in California were named Jose, making it the #49 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 167,241.
How many babies are named Jose in California?
California recorded 681 births of babies named Jose in 2025.
What is the rank of Jose in California?
Jose ranked #49 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.