How Popular (or Rare) was James in 2022?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#34
2022 Rank
1,534
2022 Births
#2
Best Rank (1997)
9,853
Peak Year (1997)
141,878
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 185
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The James Story

James is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #34 in 2022 with 1,534 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 9,853 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 185 boys born was named James. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2024)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2024. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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