Names / Boy names
James
Current rank
#6
holding steady
All-time peak
#1
in 1947
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
5.3 million
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #1 in 1947 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
James is a boys' name that was first recorded in 1880. As of the latest data it stands at #6, staying stable. 1947 marked its high point, reaching #1. More than 5.3 million children have been given the name overall.