Boys name · Georgia
James in Georgia
As of 2025, James was the #5 most common boys name in Georgia, drawn from 451 births that year. Its total reaches 187,301 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
James in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 673 | #1 |
| 1926 | 2,249 | #1 |
| 1943 | 2,883 | #1 |
| 1959 | 2,220 | #1 |
| 1976 | 1,305 | #2 |
| 1992 | 1,091 | #4 |
| 2009 | 649 | #4 |
| 2025 | 451 | #5 |
Its rank among boys names in Georgia ran from #1 in 1910 to #11 in 2012, starting at #1 in 1910 and ending at #5 in 2025.
The most James births in Georgia in a single year was 3,067, in 1947. In 1910 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Georgia.
Across the country, James reached its highest rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in Georgia?
As of 2025, James was the #5 most common boys name in Georgia, drawn from 451 births that year. Its total reaches 187,301 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named James in Georgia?
Georgia recorded 451 births of babies named James in 2025.
What is the rank of James in Georgia?
James's 2025 rank among boys names in Georgia was #5.
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.