Boys name · California
King in California
In 2025, 70 babies born in California were named King, making it the #458 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1938, add up to 3,165.
Popularity over time
King in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 6 | #517 |
| 1956 | 5 | #972 |
| 1985 | 8 | #1323 |
| 1995 | 7 | #1791 |
| 2003 | 7 | #1925 |
| 2010 | 75 | #430 |
| 2018 | 234 | #198 |
| 2025 | 70 | #458 |
No year in California had more King births than 2015, when 255 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 2019, at #195.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #195 in 2019 to #2395 in 2001, starting at #517 in 1938 and ending at #458 in 2025.
The District of Columbia gave King its highest national rank, #48, in 2014. See King in every state →
How popular is King in California?
In 2025, 70 babies born in California were named King, making it the #458 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1938, add up to 3,165.
How many babies are named King in California?
In 2025, 70 babies born in California were named King.
What is the rank of King in California?
King's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #458.
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.