Most popular baby names for boys in California

Gael is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "blessed and generous".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 757
- Change since 2015: +53.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #49 in 2020

National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies: 3,235

Jose is a name of Spanish origin meaning "God will increase".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 757
- Change since 2015: -34.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2000

National
- Rank: #94
- Number of babies: 3,809

Joshua is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God Is my salvation".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 791
- Change since 2015: -40.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2005

National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies: 5,924

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 802
- Change since 2015: -35.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2010

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 7,066

Jack is a name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 804
- Change since 2015: -8.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2020

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 8,876

You may also like: Counties with the most college graduates in California

Josiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has healed".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 811
- Change since 2015: -1.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2019

National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 6,077

Theodore is a name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 829
- Change since 2015: +83.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2020

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 8,558

Henry is a name of German origin meaning "estate ruler".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 833
- Change since 2015: -9.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #42 in 2018

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,705

Andrew is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 867
- Change since 2015: -46.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2004

National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies: 5,991

Luke is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 876
- Change since 2015: -23.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2018

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 7,734

You may also like: Best places to retire in California

Damian is a name of Greek origin meaning "to tame".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 919
- Change since 2015: -13.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2013

National
- Rank: #110
- Number of babies: 3,305

Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 928
- Change since 2015: -22.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2001

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 8,488

Isaiah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is salvation".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 952
- Change since 2015: -24.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2013

National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 6,001

Leonardo is a name of Italian origin meaning "lion brave".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 958
- Change since 2015: +1.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2019

National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies: 4,077

Joseph is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will add".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 989
- Change since 2015: -35.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2003

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 8,349

You may also like: Counties with the most super commuters in California

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "the Lord is my God".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,001
- Change since 2015: +35.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2020

National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies: 5,924

Angel is a name of Greek origin meaning "messenger of God".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,003
- Change since 2015: -34.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2009

National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies: 4,482

Leo is a name of Greek origin meaning "lion".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,009
- Change since 2015: +46.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2019

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 7,159

William is a name of Germanic origin meaning "vehement protector".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,012
- Change since 2015: -29.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2018

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,541

Levi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "joining".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,020
- Change since 2015: +19.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2020

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 9,005

You may also like: Counties with the oldest homes in California

Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,025
- Change since 2015: +59.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2020

National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 6,745

Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "high mountain".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,028
- Change since 2015: -32.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2017

National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies: 5,039

Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,043
- Change since 2015: -39.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2013

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 7,060

Mason is a name of English origin meaning "one who works with stone".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,048
- Change since 2015: -38.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2012

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 10,029

Anthony is a name of Latin origin meaning "praiseworthy".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,049
- Change since 2015: -40.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2009

National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 6,966

You may also like: Counties with the worst commutes in California

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,066
- Change since 2015: -43.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2000

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 9,717

Dylan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "son of the sea".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,074
- Change since 2015: -36.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2015

National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies: 6,788

Adrian is a name of Latin origin meaning "man of Adria".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,082
- Change since 2015: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2009

National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies: 5,249

Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "given".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,092
- Change since 2015: -41.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2013

National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies: 5,653

Ezekiel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,126
- Change since 2015: +141.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2020

National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies: 5,013

You may also like: Most popular girl names in the 80s in California

James is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,138
- Change since 2015: -26.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2018

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,250

Logan is a name of Scottish origin meaning "Little hollow".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,148
- Change since 2015: -22.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2017

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 9,086

David is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,155
- Change since 2015: -40.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2007

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 8,153

Jayden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "thankful".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,190
- Change since 2015: -44.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2012

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 7,102

Santiago is a name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint James".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,205
- Change since 2015: +44.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2020

National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies: 4,638

You may also like: Most popular boy names in the 80s in California

Aiden is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "born of fire".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,264
- Change since 2015: -33.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2015

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 8,534

Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "to follow".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,287
- Change since 2015: -49.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 9,196

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of Yahweh".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,334
- Change since 2015: -45.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2016

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 8,052

Lucas is a name of Greek origin meaning "man from Lucania".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,345
- Change since 2015: -4.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2019

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,281

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,474
- Change since 2015: -40.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2009

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 9,419

You may also like: Recipes from California

Oliver is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree planter".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,523
- Change since 2015: +11.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,147

Alexander is a name of Greek origin meaning “defender of man".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,570
- Change since 2015: -32.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2010

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,151

Elijah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh is God".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,574
- Change since 2015: +3.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2020

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,034

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of my days".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,634
- Change since 2015: -10.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2020

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,136

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "strong" or "enduring".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,640
- Change since 2015: -33.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2013

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 9,464

You may also like: Most popular girl names in the 70s in California

Julian is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,679
- Change since 2015: -12.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2020

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 7,488

Sebastian is a name of Latin origin meaning "venerable".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,981
- Change since 2015: -4.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2017

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 8,927

Mateo is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,057
- Change since 2015: +45.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2019

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 8,900

Liam is a name of German origin meaning "protection".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,406
- Change since 2015: +18.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2019

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 19,659

Noah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest".

California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,608
- Change since 2015: -6.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 18,252

You may also like: Fastest-growing counties in California