Boy Name ยท SSA 2023 Data

James

โ†’ Stable
2023 Rank
#4
14,987 babies in 2023
2023 Rank
#4
2022 Rank
#5
2021 Rank
#4
2023 Count
14,987

Popularity Rank History (2019โ€“2023)

2023
#4
2022
#5
2021
#4
2020
#4
2019
#4

Lower rank number = more popular. #1 is the most popular name.

Name Details

Gender
โ™‚ Boy
Trend (2022โ†’2023)
โ†’ Stable
Data Source
SSA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name James mean?

James is a masculine given name that has remained popular in the United States. It ranked #4 in 2023 according to SSA data, with 14,987 babies given this name.

How popular is James?

James ranked #4 among boy names in 2023. The name has remained stable around rank #4.

Is James a boy or girl name?

James is predominantly a boy's name. In 2023, it was the #4 most popular male baby name in the United States.

James โ€” #4 Most Popular Boy Name 2023 | SSA Data