Boys name · California
Mateo in California
Mateo was the 3rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 2,239 babies named Mateo that year. Since 1920, California families have named 30,796 babies Mateo.
Popularity over time
Mateo in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 488th |
| 1973 | 7 | 1024th |
| 1983 | 9 | 1144th |
| 1991 | 16 | 1032nd |
| 2000 | 124 | 304th |
| 2008 | 375 | 156th |
| 2017 | 2,016 | 8th |
| 2025 | 2,239 | 3rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 488th in 1920 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Mateo in California in a single year was 2,414, in 2023. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Mateo reached its best rank of #1 in Arizona (2023). See Mateo in every state →
How popular is Mateo in California?
Mateo was the 3rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 2,239 babies named Mateo that year. Since 1920, California families have named 30,796 babies Mateo.
How many babies are named Mateo in California?
In 2025, 2,239 babies were named Mateo in California. The most babies named Mateo in California in a single year was 2,414, in 2023.
What is the rank of Mateo in California?
Mateo ranked 3rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.