California’s Most Popular Baby Names Revealed for 2023 by SSA
According to KTLA, According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the most popular baby names in the United States for 2023 were Liam and Olivia. The SSA’s list, released earlier in 2024, highlights the top names broken down by gender. For boys, the top five names were Liam, Noah, Oliver, James, and Elijah. For girls, the top five names were Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophie.
California’s Popular Names
Interestingly, the most popular baby names in California for 2023 show a slight variation from the national trends. While Liam and Olivia were also the top names in California, the rankings differ slightly from those observed nationwide. The specifics of California’s top name for the year differ from the national list, reflecting regional preferences.
Top 10 Most Popular CA Newborn Names in 2023
| Rank | Male name | Number of births | Female name | Number of births |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah | 2,654 | Olivia | 1,969 |
| 2 | Liam | 2,594 | Mia | 1,910 |
| 3 | Mateo | 2,400 | Camila | 1,890 |
| 4 | Sebastian | 2,009 | Emma | 1,779 |
| 5 | Santiago | 1,603 | Isabella | 1,643 |
| 6 | Julian | 1,544 | Sophia | 1,630 |
| 7 | Oliver | 1,537 | Sofia | 1,349 |
| 8 | Benjamin | 1,328 | Luna | 1,305 |
| 9 | Elijah | 1,328 | Amelia | 1,258 |
| 10 | Ezekiel | 1,327 | Gianna | 1,093 |
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Comparison with 2022
For comparison, the top 10 baby names in California for 2022 remained the same as the previous year, although their order was slightly adjusted. This consistency reflects ongoing trends in baby name preferences within the state.
Birth Statistics
The SSA’s latest data indicates that 3.58 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, showing a slight decrease from the 3.66 million births recorded in 2022. It is important to note that the SSA’s data only includes births from the 50 states and the District of Columbia, excluding U.S. territories.
Data Limitations
The SSA acknowledges some limitations in its data. The names listed do not account for births in U.S. territories, which means the statistics are based solely on births within the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
