Boys name · California
Tom in California
Tom was the 1971st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Tom that year. Since 1910, California families have named 15,262 babies Tom.
Popularity over time
Tom in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 129th |
| 1926 | 93 | 78th |
| 1943 | 360 | 46th |
| 1959 | 667 | 59th |
| 1976 | 35 | 441st |
| 1992 | 46 | 551st |
| 2009 | 11 | 1596th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1971st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 129th in 1910 to 1971st in 2025.
The most babies named Tom in California in a single year was 667, in 1959. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1945.
Across the country, Tom reached its best rank of 14th in New Mexico (1911). See Tom in every state →
How popular is Tom in California?
Tom was the 1971st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Tom that year. Since 1910, California families have named 15,262 babies Tom.
How many babies are named Tom in California?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Tom in California. The most babies named Tom in California in a single year was 667, in 1959.
What is the rank of Tom in California?
Tom ranked 1971st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1945.
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.