James is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #40 in 2024 with 1,252 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 9,853 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 86.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 222 boys born was named James. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.