Boys name · California
Junior in California
In 2025, 43 babies born in California were named Junior, making it the #650 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1920, add up to 2,639.
Popularity over time
Junior in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 | #418 |
| 1934 | 8 | #375 |
| 1955 | 5 | #961 |
| 1970 | 8 | #980 |
| 1983 | 17 | #742 |
| 1997 | 46 | #524 |
| 2011 | 55 | #537 |
| 2025 | 43 | #650 |
No year in California had more Junior births than 2006, when 97 were born. Junior's highest rank in California was #239, set in 1926.
Rank swung between #239 (1926) and #1304 (1972) in California, from #418 in 1920 to #650 in 2025.
Nationally, Junior's strongest state was West Virginia, where it hit #26 in 1926. See Junior in every state →
How popular is Junior in California?
In 2025, 43 babies born in California were named Junior, making it the #650 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1920, add up to 2,639.
How many babies are named Junior in California?
In 2025, 43 babies born in California were named Junior.
What is the rank of Junior in California?
Junior's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #650.
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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