Boys name · Idaho
James in Idaho
The SSA records 15,208 James births in Idaho, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #10 most popular boys name, from 76 births that year.
Popularity over time
James in Idaho, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 28 | #3 |
| 1926 | 122 | #3 |
| 1943 | 212 | #2 |
| 1959 | 208 | #5 |
| 1976 | 121 | #13 |
| 1992 | 91 | #18 |
| 2009 | 74 | #16 |
| 2025 | 76 | #10 |
Idaho had the most James births in 1952, with 262. James's highest rank in Idaho was #1, set in 1942.
James started at #3 in 1910 and finished at #10 in 2025 on the boys list in Idaho, with a high of #1 in 1942 and a low of #35 in 2003.
Nationally, James's strongest state was Texas, where it hit #1 in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in Idaho?
The SSA records 15,208 James births in Idaho, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #10 most popular boys name, from 76 births that year.
How many babies are named James in Idaho?
In 2025, 76 babies born in Idaho were named James.
What is the rank of James in Idaho?
James's 2025 rank among boys names in Idaho was #10.
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.