Top 25 Baby Names by Sex for California Births

Rankings and counts for the top 25 baby names by sex for live births in California, derived from birth certificate data. The dataset is maintained by the State of California's Department of Public Health and was last updated in December 2025.

Use Cases

• Analyze the popularity of boy names versus girl names using the sex and name fields.
• Track changes in the rank of specific baby names over time for California births.
• Compare the frequency of name counts within the top 25 list for different years.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from official birth certificates, providing an authoritative record.
• Focuses on the top 25 names, offering a curated view of popular trends.
• Maintained and updated by the State of California Department of Public Health.

Limitations

• Limited to the top 25 names per sex, excluding less common names.
• Geographic scope is restricted to California, limiting broader U.S. analysis.
• The specific number of rows, columns, and historical time range are unknown.

Provenance

Source

State of California Department of Public Health.

Collection Method

Compiled from information entered on birth certificates for live births.

Freshness

Last updated in December 2025.

Geography

California, United States.