Boys name · Indiana
James in Indiana
In 2025, 263 babies born in Indiana were named James, making it the #6 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 128,680.
Popularity over time
James in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 126 | #4 |
| 1926 | 1,356 | #3 |
| 1943 | 2,250 | #1 |
| 1959 | 2,092 | #3 |
| 1976 | 1,016 | #4 |
| 1992 | 612 | #13 |
| 2009 | 285 | #24 |
| 2025 | 263 | #6 |
The most James births in Indiana in a single year was 2,534, in 1947. Its highest rank in Indiana came in 1939, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Indiana ran from #1 in 1939 to #26 in 2001, starting at #4 in 1910 and ending at #6 in 2025.
Texas gave James its highest national rank, #1, in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in Indiana?
In 2025, 263 babies born in Indiana were named James, making it the #6 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 128,680.
How many babies are named James in Indiana?
In 2025, 263 babies born in Indiana were named James.
What is the rank of James in Indiana?
James's 2025 rank among boys names in Indiana was #6.
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.