Discover the most popular baby boy names in California for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts and capturing hearts across the Golden State.
California's diverse culture is reflected in its popular baby boy names. Noah continues to hold strong at the top spot, with Liam and Mateo following closely behind. Names like Santiago and Julian show a blend of traditional and contemporary influences that resonate with many parents. The list also highlights significant movers such as Theodore, Emiliano, and Thiago, indicating emerging trends within the state. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply curious about naming trends, this comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into what's trending among California's newest residents.
| 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 |
| 11 | 4 | Ezra | 1281 |
| 12 | 1 | Ethan | 1269 |
| 13 | -2 | Alexander | 1245 |
| 14 | -2 | Daniel | 1220 |
| 15 | -1 | Lucas | 1216 |
| 16 | 2 | Leo | 1155 |
| 17 | -1 | Luca | 1146 |
| 18 | 7 | Elias | 1103 |
| 19 | 4 | Matthew | 1070 |
| 20 | -3 | Levi | 1059 |
| 21 | -1 | Angel | 1046 |
| 22 | 2 | Dylan | 1030 |
| 23 | -2 | James | 997 |
| 24 | 12 | Theodore | 978 |
| 25 | 8 | Isaac | 955 |
| 26 | - | Michael | 943 |
| 27 | 2 | Jacob | 932 |
| 28 | - | David | 928 |
| 29 | -10 | Aiden | 922 |
| 30 | 5 | Leonardo | 915 |
| 31 | -4 | Anthony | 883 |
| 32 | -2 | Adrian | 861 |
| 33 | -11 | Jayden | 860 |
| 34 | 14 | Emiliano | 857 |
| 35 | -1 | Damian | 824 |
| 36 | 2 | Isaiah | 820 |
| 37 | 7 | Gael | 811 |
| 38 | -7 | Nathan | 810 |
| 39 | -2 | Aaron | 793 |
| 40 | 1 | Samuel | 790 |
| 41 | 2 | Luke | 785 |
| 42 | - | William | 774 |
| 43 | -3 | Henry | 767 |
| 44 | 20 | Adriel | 747 |
| 45 | 4 | Jose | 738 |
| 46 | 1 | Joseph | 733 |
| 47 | 8 | Jack | 728 |
| 48 | -16 | Logan | 726 |
| 49 | 1 | Caleb | 712 |
| 50 | -5 | Mason | 710 |
| 51 | -12 | Gabriel | 708 |
| 52 | 1 | Roman | 707 |
| 53 | -7 | Josiah | 698 |
| 54 | 2 | Ian | 672 |
| 55 | -4 | Kai | 667 |
| 56 | 15 | Enzo | 653 |
| 57 | 17 | Miles | 648 |
| 58 | 24 | Thiago | 623 |
| 59 | -1 | Owen | 618 |
| 60 | -8 | Andrew | 614 |
| 61 | 8 | Axel | 610 |
| 62 | 3 | Joshua | 609 |
| 63 | -6 | Diego | 606 |
| 64 | -1 | Asher | 601 |
| 65 | -11 | Christopher | 597 |
| 66 | -4 | Xavier | 596 |
| 67 | 1 | Dominic | 593 |
| 68 | -7 | Jackson | 582 |
| 69 | -9 | Maverick | 564 |
| 70 | - | Christian | 557 |
| 71 | -5 | Luis | 548 |
| 71 | 2 | Lorenzo | 548 |
| 73 | 6 | Thomas | 547 |
| 74 | -15 | Jonathan | 544 |
| 75 | 12 | Luka | 541 |
| 75 | - | Ivan | 541 |
| 77 | 1 | Ryan | 537 |
| 78 | 2 | Hudson | 516 |
| 78 | -7 | Adam | 516 |
| 80 | 18 | Matteo | 514 |
| 81 | 3 | Emilio | 498 |
| 82 | 3 | Carlos | 497 |
| 83 | -16 | Jesus | 484 |
| 84 | 25 | Theo | 479 |
| 85 | -8 | Wyatt | 478 |
| 85 | 1 | John | 478 |
| 87 | 3 | Jeremiah | 474 |
| 88 | 16 | Nolan | 468 |
| 88 | 22 | Matias | 468 |
| 90 | -7 | Juan | 465 |
| 91 | -16 | Eli | 454 |
| 92 | -5 | Jordan | 451 |
| 93 | - | Giovanni | 437 |
| 94 | -14 | Nicholas | 425 |
| 95 | -4 | Andres | 424 |
| 96 | 1 | Alejandro | 418 |
| 97 | -10 | Evan | 413 |
| 98 | 8 | Leon | 410 |
| 99 | -5 | Grayson | 407 |
| 100 | 15 | Austin | 406 |