Boys name · Kentucky
James in Kentucky
As of 2025, James was the #9 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 181 births that year. Its total reaches 145,857 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
James in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 352 | #1 |
| 1926 | 2,183 | #1 |
| 1943 | 2,428 | #1 |
| 1959 | 1,803 | #1 |
| 1976 | 1,119 | #3 |
| 1992 | 648 | #2 |
| 2009 | 334 | #3 |
| 2025 | 181 | #9 |
The rank of James among boys names in Kentucky went down over these years, from #1 in 1910 to #9 in 2025.
No year in Kentucky had more James births than 1947, when 2,556 were born. In 1910 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Kentucky.
Across the country, James reached its highest rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in Kentucky?
As of 2025, James was the #9 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 181 births that year. Its total reaches 145,857 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named James in Kentucky?
181 James babies were born in Kentucky in 2025.
What is the rank of James in Kentucky?
James ranked #9 among boys names in Kentucky 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.