Boys name · California
Ryan in California
As of 2025, Ryan was the #80 most common boys name in California, drawn from 456 births that year. Its total reaches 118,696 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1946.
Popularity over time
Ryan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 10 | #532 |
| 1957 | 46 | #335 |
| 1969 | 274 | #120 |
| 1980 | 2,991 | #11 |
| 1991 | 3,310 | #13 |
| 2002 | 2,289 | #16 |
| 2014 | 1,315 | #34 |
| 2025 | 456 | #80 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #8 in 1983 to #690 in 1948, starting at #532 in 1946 and ending at #80 in 2025.
Ryan had its most births in California in 1990, when 3,630 babies were given the name. In 1983 it reached #8, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Ryan reached its highest rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in California?
As of 2025, Ryan was the #80 most common boys name in California, drawn from 456 births that year. Its total reaches 118,696 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1946.
How many babies are named Ryan in California?
California recorded 456 births of babies named Ryan in 2025.
What is the rank of Ryan in California?
Ryan's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #80.
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.