Boys name · California
King in California
King was the 458th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named King that year. Since 1938, California families have named 3,165 babies King.
Popularity over time
King in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 6 | 517th |
| 1956 | 5 | 972nd |
| 1985 | 8 | 1323rd |
| 1995 | 7 | 1791st |
| 2003 | 7 | 1925th |
| 2010 | 75 | 430th |
| 2018 | 234 | 198th |
| 2025 | 70 | 458th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 517th in 1938 to 458th in 2025.
The most babies named King in California in a single year was 255, in 2015. Its best showing was 195th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, King reached its best rank of 48th in District of Columbia (2014). See King in every state →
How popular is King in California?
King was the 458th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 70 babies named King that year. Since 1938, California families have named 3,165 babies King.
How many babies are named King in California?
In 2025, 70 babies were named King in California. The most babies named King in California in a single year was 255, in 2015.
What is the rank of King in California?
King ranked 458th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 195th among boys names in 2019.
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.