| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \j(a)-mes\ |
| Number in U.S | 👶 5,200,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 12 |
| Numerology | 🔢 3 |
| Name origin | 🌍 English , Hebrew |
The name "James" is a name that has been used all around the English speaking countries. This name is one of the most popular names all around the globe. The name "James" is more popular for boys, but if you consider the name "James" as your baby girl’s name, do not let the gender separation change your decision.
The name James has an interesting history, including the fact that it’s actually a translation of another super common and famous "J" name for boys: Jacob. In fact, the meaning of the both is the same "supplanter'' or substitute and it's roots comes from the original Hebrew word for Jacob.
Because of this translation, "James" is a Biblical name.
"James" has an Scottish roots too, and because of that its also has a royal connotation and became more widely popularized when King James VI took over the throne in the 17th century.
Popularity of the name James
If you consider the name "James" in the name selection process, you should note that this name is one of the main names in the name selection process for families specially in the United states of America. This name is not a very popular baby’s name in Texas based on the data by reliable American resources in the year 1951, since this name has a historical background.
For instance, imagine that this name was given to about 5 newborn babies in Texas in the year 1951. Also a total of 70 newborn baby boys bear the same first name during the year 1951 in the United states of America. Since the year 1880 to the year 2018, the highest recorded use of the name "James" was in the year 1958 with a total of 80 newborn babies, both girls and boys.
Since the year 1880 to the year 2018, the name "James" was recorded 3000 times in the SSA public database. In the year 1903, this name first appeared on the popularity charts and 8 babies were given the name "James" at that time. For the past 30 years, the name "James" was recorded 350 times in the SSA public database.
Personality of the name James
Here we have the letter analysis of the name "James"
J is for joy, that you always bring
A is for amenable, for your easy going nature
M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving
E is for electric, a sparkling trait
S is for sense of humour, always joking
If you want to select nicknames, you are able to select the reversed form of the main form of the name "James". The reversed form of the name "James" can be "Semaj". The word "Semaj" is related to the main form of the name and also that can be interesting as a nickname for a baby named "James".
The true meaning of the name "James" might not be described in just a few sentences and words. Your heart’s desire can be to help others and care for those you love. Also you are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others.
Famous people named James
James Stewart
James Dean
James Franco
James Caan
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Far too common. Also, if a name has five letters and still manages to have one measly syllable it will get repetitive to the point of ridiculousness.
I really like it - english sounding and classic. but sounds a little too common for me to choose for next baby.
It is my name. I was born in 1967. Two of Jesus Christ's apostles are named James one of which is called His brother. More United States Presidents haves been named James that any name. I recommend it.
My boy friend has the name! I love it I think it is a great name!
One of my best friends name is James. We call him JI'my for short.....but sometimes he tries to tell me that his real name is JI'mothy......what a wierdo
Classic name that commands respect. Not a fan of Jim though. The name is James.
My name is James. Until I started Year 8 (or in America, whichever grade you turn 13 in) I was known as Jamie because for some ridiculous reason my mum decided to call me Jamie and forget James, but it was too confusing for people, so when I'moved schools I went with James. There are 4 James's out of 75 boys in my year... kind of common name!
i like this name because its my dads name?and my friends name?
Boy coming in March, thinking either James Asher Prince, or James Addison, or Anthony.... not sure yet, throw me a lil input please :D
Well, my name is Kaia and I LOVE it. I am originally from Ukraine and many people call or spell my name in different ways like Kia or Kaiai. I am not a type of car KIA!
I dislike how the names like the ones I've picked are being taken by girls. Dakota, Addison, Akira, and Taylor have all been turned into girl's names and are now "feminine" or "girly" names for boys. But they were ORIGINALLY names for boys. It really bugs me. I wish names like those and Reed, my step mom's name, had just stayed boy's names.
To me, James sounds like a british chauffeur..."home, James".
Used to hate it as a kid. Now I like it much. Most mispronunciations are ear-a rather than "eye ra". Have met and known only two other Iras.
Its flexible; "James" (as in my artistic name), "Jim" for friends, "Jimbo for more familar and given my last name begins with "B" I am sometimes called "JB".
also if you friends last name begins with J it makes a great nick name -JJ
My friend at work is named James. he's a security guard and always displays such stren'th and a stong chacter. Some call him 'James I' or the 'Tall good-looking James' but I prefer to call him Jamie-Jamerson. It just suits him ;)
My brother's name is James, but he goes by Jimmy... His full name is James Gregory, Gregory after my daddy... A lot of my aunts call him Jimmy Greg, and other people call him Jimbo, Jim-Jam, and Jim! Great and timeless name!
Love it! My son James is named after my dad, James. Had to decided if we'd go with Jamie. Seems weird at first not to hae a cute name with a cute baby. Sticking with James.
Name my son James!! After his dad. Love that name!! Strong boys name. Full name is James Anthony Sharp. No question ask!! I hate the unisex names!! Drives me bananas!! For example Payton!! really!! Well, It's up to the parents.
It's my name and I love it. It ahs been passed down in my family, a house of nobility, for 1000+ years. What I can't beli've is that you guys don't have the "Origins" of this name! It is of English origin. Variant of Jacob (Hebrew) "he who supplants"
JAMES IS A GREAT MIDDLE NAME.
My name is James Weldon Warner and I have always received compliments on my full name which I love. I thank my parents all the time for my name.
I love the name James. A real proper boys name. My 10 month old son is called James WillI'm. It is classic as well as cool. James Stewart, James Brown and ofcourse James Bond! It's very popular here in England, I know lots of James' old and young.
i love the name James, I used to go out with a guy named James in my younger days and his name was also James, I found it really easy to say and very classical, He really loved his name and so did I. James ++ Dylan PERFECT
I love this name for girl. If we have a girl her name is going to be Anorah Jaymes. I think it sounds beautiful.
Double down on the burn cloud fool or the'smoke dragon and the posse shall smote the likes of the'side of the pavement into people named Dr Smith.
My best friends name is James and i think It's a GREAT name and It'suits him perfectly it dosent describe him ( i would describe him as funny [he has a great giggle] and quite popular) but it fits him perfectly (i have always observed that most James's have blond hare
James is a great name, great fictional characters have the name James, James Bond, Captain James T. Kirk
throwing an H on the end of our perfectly good name ruins it! i love being named Hanna, It's uncommon and beautiful!
I named my son James after my father and we call him James, not Jim. I love it. It is a true classic!
it is ok the worst part is when people call me jim
My name is James but instead of be called James Bond, my sister calls me James Blond
Great. I have an friend in my class named James! Good name
My ex is called james or jI'my lol so i dont like this name hahahaha
The person always augues, but usually nice to be with. Thinks She's the best.
James is a awsome name'some very important people (mostly monarchs) were named james its a timeless classic.
James is beautiful, simple and strong. I love it. It's my father's name...one of the BEST men I have ever known. I also Have a close friend named James who is wonderful. Don't blame the name James for the poor behaviour of one Jerk!
Boys seem to do better with common names rather than creative ones. Our son's name is James, people call him Jim, JI'my or Jimbo. No one makes fun of his name.
James is my name & i think It'sounds kind of reagal & dignified the names of kings.
It IS a very common name, but It's also very classic.
James, Jim, Jimi, JI'my, Jimbo, Jimby, allused my friends, family and co-workers. A very fleixble name.
There are females named Jaquan. My name is Jaquan and I am 46 years old.
When my brother told everyone they were naming their baby James, i wasn't too excited about it. The name is becoming way too common now :(
My little cousin is named James, and it really fits him! he's so cute and mischevious, It's a really good name for him.
My son is James Eugene and I love the name James. I have 2 uncles called James, its fairly common.
James is my name & i think It'sounds kind of reagal & dignified the name of kings.
I married a James, he's Irish?? hehehe
This name has been in my husbands family for years I love it as a middle name.
I'm in love with this name, but It's too popular here! i hope the popularity dies down...lol
VERY SWEET ,CARIN ,DELICATE,LOVELY,BEAUTIFUL,THIN,LOYAL,FRIENDLY,
This is a good name. There are lots of different nicknames to change it up. My boyfriend is James Timothy. but he goes by jim james, jimmy, jt. and a few others. I think a name that you can shorten in many different ways is a good things. Its a good solid name.
My fiance and I are going to use this for our second sons middle name. It was his granfathers middle name, his dad's first name, and his middle name. We figured we could keep the name going.