Boys name · California
Joseph in California
In SSA data for California, 181,731 babies are named Joseph across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #46 most popular boys name, with 721 born.
Popularity over time
Joseph in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 101 | #7 |
| 1926 | 407 | #18 |
| 1943 | 743 | #21 |
| 1959 | 1,674 | #25 |
| 1976 | 2,092 | #12 |
| 1992 | 3,272 | #12 |
| 2009 | 2,094 | #17 |
| 2025 | 721 | #46 |
The most Joseph births in California in a single year was 3,580, in 1990. Its highest rank in California came in 1910, at #7.
Joseph started at #7 in 1910 and finished at #46 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #7 in 1910 and a low of #49 in 2024.
New York gave Joseph its highest national rank, #2, in 1910. See Joseph in every state →
How popular is Joseph in California?
In SSA data for California, 181,731 babies are named Joseph across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #46 most popular boys name, with 721 born.
How many babies are named Joseph in California?
California recorded 721 births of babies named Joseph in 2025.
What is the rank of Joseph in California?
Joseph ranked #46 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.