Boys name · California
Max in California
Max was the 134th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 301 babies named Max that year. Since 1912, California families have named 17,788 babies Max.
Popularity over time
Max in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | 112th |
| 1928 | 27 | 197th |
| 1944 | 47 | 214th |
| 1960 | 63 | 316th |
| 1977 | 62 | 335th |
| 1993 | 312 | 168th |
| 2009 | 494 | 120th |
| 2025 | 301 | 134th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 112th in 1912 to 134th in 2025.
The most babies named Max in California in a single year was 551, in 2011. Its best showing was 97th among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Max reached its best rank of 13th in Utah (1914). See Max in every state →
How popular is Max in California?
Max was the 134th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 301 babies named Max that year. Since 1912, California families have named 17,788 babies Max.
How many babies are named Max in California?
In 2025, 301 babies were named Max in California. The most babies named Max in California in a single year was 551, in 2011.
What is the rank of Max in California?
Max ranked 134th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 97th among boys names in 2017.
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.