James
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Supplanter
Background: The name James originates from the Latin name 'Iacomus,' which derives from the Greek 'Iakobos,' itself rooted in the Hebrew name 'Ya'aqov' (יעקב). The meaning of James is linked to the concept of a 'supplanter,' referring to someone who takes the place of another.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#1
Total births
5,262,396
Most popular decade
1940s
(2,394,999 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+4 ranks)
Years in Top 100
145
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5,927
- First year rank
- #3
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 94,763
- Peak rank
- #1
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 11,793
- Recent rank
- #5
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 22
- First year rank
- #342
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 427
- Peak rank
- #319
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 68
- Recent rank
- #2,573
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).