Boys name · California
James in California
James was the 22nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,005 babies named James that year. Since 1910, California families have named 288,257 babies James.
Popularity over time
James in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 159 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 1,124 | 5th |
| 1943 | 3,599 | 3rd |
| 1959 | 5,025 | 6th |
| 1976 | 2,850 | 7th |
| 1992 | 2,715 | 20th |
| 2009 | 1,299 | 41st |
| 2025 | 1,005 | 22nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 3rd in 1910 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named James in California in a single year was 5,486, in 1957. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, James reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in California?
James was the 22nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,005 babies named James that year. Since 1910, California families have named 288,257 babies James.
How many babies are named James in California?
In 2025, 1,005 babies were named James in California. The most babies named James in California in a single year was 5,486, in 1957.
What is the rank of James in California?
James ranked 22nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.