Boys name · California
Paul in California
Paul was the #310 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 120 Paul births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 104,294 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
Paul in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 37 | #22 |
| 1926 | 428 | #15 |
| 1943 | 931 | #18 |
| 1959 | 2,189 | #12 |
| 1976 | 1,284 | #27 |
| 1992 | 956 | #68 |
| 2009 | 270 | #200 |
| 2025 | 120 | #310 |
Rank swung between #12 (1959) and #310 (2025) in California, from #22 in 1910 to #310 in 2025.
The most Paul births in California in a single year was 2,498, in 1964. In 1959 it reached #12, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Paul reached its highest rank of #3 in Alaska (1910). See Paul in every state →
How popular is Paul in California?
Paul was the #310 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 120 Paul births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 104,294 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named Paul in California?
In 2025, 120 babies born in California were named Paul.
What is the rank of Paul in California?
In 2025, Paul sat at #310 on the boys list for California.
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.