Boys name · California
Wilson in California
As of 2025, Wilson was the #665 most common boys name in California, drawn from 42 births that year. Its total reaches 3,178 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Wilson in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | #224 |
| 1929 | 9 | #397 |
| 1947 | 14 | #468 |
| 1963 | 10 | #780 |
| 1978 | 20 | #632 |
| 1994 | 65 | #439 |
| 2009 | 50 | #589 |
| 2025 | 42 | #665 |
Rank swung between #175 (1918) and #1091 (1968) in California, from #224 in 1912 to #665 in 2025.
California had the most Wilson births in 1992, with 89. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #175, in 1918.
Its highest rank in any state was #21, in Louisiana in 1918. See Wilson in every state →
How popular is Wilson in California?
As of 2025, Wilson was the #665 most common boys name in California, drawn from 42 births that year. Its total reaches 3,178 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Wilson in California?
42 Wilson babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Wilson in California?
Wilson ranked #665 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.
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