Boys name · Iowa
James in Iowa
As of 2025, James was the #7 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 118 births that year. Its total reaches 61,201 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
James in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 74 | #6 |
| 1926 | 672 | #6 |
| 1943 | 1,132 | #2 |
| 1959 | 888 | #4 |
| 1976 | 391 | #10 |
| 1992 | 183 | #24 |
| 2009 | 98 | #40 |
| 2025 | 118 | #7 |
Rank swung between #1 (1945) and #49 (2001) in Iowa, from #6 in 1910 to #7 in 2025.
James had its most births in Iowa in 1947, when 1,428 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in Iowa was #1, in 1945.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Texas in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in Iowa?
As of 2025, James was the #7 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 118 births that year. Its total reaches 61,201 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named James in Iowa?
118 James babies were born in Iowa in 2025.
What is the rank of James in Iowa?
James ranked #7 among boys names in Iowa in 2025.
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.