Boys name · California
Noah in California
Noah was the 2nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 2,607 babies named Noah that year. Since 1942, California families have named 65,815 babies Noah.
Popularity over time
Noah in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 | 600th |
| 1962 | 16 | 598th |
| 1972 | 88 | 247th |
| 1983 | 188 | 188th |
| 1993 | 197 | 242nd |
| 2004 | 1,211 | 49th |
| 2014 | 2,783 | 1st |
| 2025 | 2,607 | 2nd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 600th in 1942 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named Noah in California in a single year was 2,783, in 2014. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Noah reached its best rank of #1 in California (2014). See Noah in every state →
How popular is Noah in California?
Noah was the 2nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 2,607 babies named Noah that year. Since 1942, California families have named 65,815 babies Noah.
How many babies are named Noah in California?
In 2025, 2,607 babies were named Noah in California. The most babies named Noah in California in a single year was 2,783, in 2014.
What is the rank of Noah in California?
Noah ranked 2nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2014.
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.