Boys name · California
Nathan in California
Nathan was the 40th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 762 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1910, California families have named 75,337 babies Nathan.
Popularity over time
Nathan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 124th |
| 1927 | 20 | 237th |
| 1944 | 25 | 289th |
| 1960 | 108 | 233rd |
| 1977 | 867 | 41st |
| 1993 | 1,029 | 64th |
| 2009 | 2,347 | 13th |
| 2025 | 762 | 40th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 124th in 1910 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathan in California in a single year was 2,528, in 2008. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Nathan reached its best rank of 7th in Utah (1995). See Nathan in every state →
How popular is Nathan in California?
Nathan was the 40th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 762 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1910, California families have named 75,337 babies Nathan.
How many babies are named Nathan in California?
In 2025, 762 babies were named Nathan in California. The most babies named Nathan in California in a single year was 2,528, in 2008.
What is the rank of Nathan in California?
Nathan ranked 40th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2012.
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.