#52024 rank
1947peak year
5,053,346babies named James since 1880
▼ 11%5-year trend
James popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does James mean?
The English form of Jacob, from the Hebrew meaning 'holder of the heel' or 'supplanter'. A regal staple carried by apostles, kings, and presidents, and now rising for girls too.
OriginEnglish, Hebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like James
Same era, same vibe — if you like James, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Jamess
- James Dean, actor
Spellings & variants
JaimeSeamusDiego
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