Boys name · California
Ray in California
Ray was the 612th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Ray that year. Since 1910, California families have named 15,958 babies Ray.
Popularity over time
Ray in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 46th |
| 1926 | 144 | 51st |
| 1943 | 244 | 69th |
| 1959 | 323 | 113th |
| 1976 | 103 | 234th |
| 1992 | 101 | 353rd |
| 2009 | 55 | 550th |
| 2025 | 48 | 612th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 46th in 1910 to 612th in 2025.
The most babies named Ray in California in a single year was 326, in 1957. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Ray reached its best rank of 12th in Idaho (1911). See Ray in every state →
How popular is Ray in California?
Ray was the 612th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Ray that year. Since 1910, California families have named 15,958 babies Ray.
How many babies are named Ray in California?
In 2025, 48 babies were named Ray in California. The most babies named Ray in California in a single year was 326, in 1957.
What is the rank of Ray in California?
Ray ranked 612th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1912.
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.