Boys name · California
Miguel in California
Miguel was the 119th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 334 babies named Miguel that year. Since 1912, California families have named 58,093 babies Miguel.
Popularity over time
Miguel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 161st |
| 1929 | 47 | 143rd |
| 1945 | 48 | 219th |
| 1961 | 166 | 183rd |
| 1977 | 615 | 56th |
| 1993 | 1,842 | 34th |
| 2009 | 1,168 | 45th |
| 2025 | 334 | 119th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 161st in 1912 to 119th in 2025.
The most babies named Miguel in California in a single year was 1,842, in 1993. Its best showing was 33rd among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Miguel reached its best rank of 28th in New Mexico (1914). See Miguel in every state →
How popular is Miguel in California?
Miguel was the 119th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 334 babies named Miguel that year. Since 1912, California families have named 58,093 babies Miguel.
How many babies are named Miguel in California?
In 2025, 334 babies were named Miguel in California. The most babies named Miguel in California in a single year was 1,842, in 1993.
What is the rank of Miguel in California?
Miguel ranked 119th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 33rd among boys names in 1996.
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.