FIRST NAME
James
James is the 3rd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 2,992,500 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 3,921 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #3 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
8,252,194
living · #1
2020 CENSUS
2,992,500
living · #3
BABIES NAMED JAMES BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202512K
As a male name, James peaked in 1947, when 94,767 babies were named James (the most popular male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,795 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
24,871
living · #875
2020 CENSUS
3,921
living · #2,795
BABIES NAMED JAMES BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202559
As a female name, James peaked in 1928, when 427 babies were named James (the #319 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)