How Popular (or Rare) was James in 2023?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#4
2023 Rank
11,727
2023 Births
#4
Best Rank (2017)
21,164
Peak Year (1996)
443,113
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 146
Rarity Factor (2023)

📊 The James Story

James is an extremely popular boys' name in United States, ranking #4 in 2023 with 11,727 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 21,164 births ranking #17. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 44.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 146 boys born was named James. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

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 United States; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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