Boys name · California
Ryan in California
Ryan was the 80th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 456 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1946, California families have named 118,696 babies Ryan.
Popularity over time
Ryan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 10 | 532nd |
| 1957 | 46 | 335th |
| 1969 | 274 | 120th |
| 1980 | 2,991 | 11th |
| 1991 | 3,310 | 13th |
| 2002 | 2,289 | 16th |
| 2014 | 1,315 | 34th |
| 2025 | 456 | 80th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 532nd in 1946 to 80th in 2025.
The most babies named Ryan in California in a single year was 3,630, in 1990. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1983.
Across the country, Ryan reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2008). See Ryan in every state →
How popular is Ryan in California?
Ryan was the 80th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 456 babies named Ryan that year. Since 1946, California families have named 118,696 babies Ryan.
How many babies are named Ryan in California?
In 2025, 456 babies were named Ryan in California. The most babies named Ryan in California in a single year was 3,630, in 1990.
What is the rank of Ryan in California?
Ryan ranked 80th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 1983.
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.