Discover the most popular baby names in California for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts for both girls and boys this year.
For girls, Olivia continues to reign supreme with 1,969 babies named in 2023. Mia has climbed up two spots to secure second place with 1,910 babies. Camila holds steady at third with 1,890 little ones sharing the name. Emma has seen a slight dip but remains a beloved choice at fourth place with 1,779 babies. Isabella rounds out the top five with an increase in popularity, welcoming 1,643 new Isabellas into the world.
Sophia and Sofia continue to be popular choices as well, ranking sixth and seventh respectively. Luna and Amelia maintain their positions within the top ten, while Gianna makes a strong showing at tenth place.
For boys, Noah has taken over the top spot from Liam with 2,654 babies named Noah in 2023. Liam follows closely behind with 2,594 newborns. Mateo remains a favorite at third place with 2,400 babies. Sebastian and Santiago complete the top five list for boys' names in California.
Julian and Oliver have seen minor shifts but continue to be popular choices among parents. Elijah and Benjamin are tied for eighth place with exactly 1,328 babies each. Ezekiel rounds out the list of top ten boy names by just one baby less than Elijah and Benjamin.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Noah | 2654 |
| 2 | -1 | Liam | 2594 |
| 3 | - | Mateo | 2400 |
| 4 | - | Sebastian | 2009 |
| 5 | 2 | Santiago | 1603 |
| 6 | -1 | Julian | 1544 |
| 7 | -1 | Oliver | 1537 |
| 8 | 1 | Elijah | 1328 |
| 8 | - | Benjamin | 1328 |
| 10 | - | Ezekiel | 1327 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Olivia | 1969 |
| 2 | 2 | Mia | 1910 |
| 3 | - | Camila | 1890 |
| 4 | -2 | Emma | 1779 |
| 5 | 1 | Isabella | 1643 |
| 6 | -1 | Sophia | 1630 |
| 7 | 1 | Sofia | 1349 |
| 8 | -1 | Luna | 1305 |
| 9 | - | Amelia | 1258 |
| 10 | - | Gianna | 1093 |