Boys name · California
Ralph in California
Ralph was the 1414th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 13 babies named Ralph that year. Since 1910, California families have named 23,108 babies Ralph.
Popularity over time
Ralph in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 31st |
| 1926 | 303 | 25th |
| 1943 | 366 | 44th |
| 1959 | 453 | 83rd |
| 1976 | 139 | 198th |
| 1992 | 87 | 378th |
| 2009 | 24 | 938th |
| 2025 | 13 | 1414th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 31st in 1910 to 1414th in 2025.
The most babies named Ralph in California in a single year was 541, in 1956. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1913.
Across the country, Ralph reached its best rank of 8th in Idaho (1914). See Ralph in every state →
How popular is Ralph in California?
Ralph was the 1414th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 13 babies named Ralph that year. Since 1910, California families have named 23,108 babies Ralph.
How many babies are named Ralph in California?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Ralph in California. The most babies named Ralph in California in a single year was 541, in 1956.
What is the rank of Ralph in California?
Ralph ranked 1414th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among boys names in 1913.
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.