Boys name · California
Junior in California
Junior was the 650th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 43 babies named Junior that year. Since 1920, California families have named 2,639 babies Junior.
Popularity over time
Junior in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | 418th |
| 1934 | 8 | 375th |
| 1955 | 5 | 961st |
| 1970 | 8 | 980th |
| 1983 | 17 | 742nd |
| 1997 | 46 | 524th |
| 2011 | 55 | 537th |
| 2025 | 43 | 650th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 418th in 1920 to 650th in 2025.
The most babies named Junior in California in a single year was 97, in 2006. Its best showing was 239th among boys names in 1926.
Across the country, Junior reached its best rank of 26th in West Virginia (1926). See Junior in every state →
How popular is Junior in California?
Junior was the 650th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 43 babies named Junior that year. Since 1920, California families have named 2,639 babies Junior.
How many babies are named Junior in California?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Junior in California. The most babies named Junior in California in a single year was 97, in 2006.
What is the rank of Junior in California?
Junior ranked 650th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 239th among boys names in 1926.
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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