Boys name · Louisiana
James in Louisiana
In 2025, 187 babies born in Louisiana were named James, making it the #3 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 89,320.
Popularity over time
James in Louisiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 225 | #2 |
| 1926 | 952 | #1 |
| 1943 | 1,398 | #1 |
| 1959 | 1,347 | #3 |
| 1976 | 749 | #4 |
| 1992 | 456 | #8 |
| 2009 | 214 | #12 |
| 2025 | 187 | #3 |
The most James births in Louisiana in a single year was 1,579, in 1947. Its highest rank in Louisiana came in 1915, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Louisiana ran from #1 in 1915 to #18 in 2006, starting at #2 in 1910 and ending at #3 in 2025.
Texas gave James its highest national rank, #1, in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in Louisiana?
In 2025, 187 babies born in Louisiana were named James, making it the #3 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 89,320.
How many babies are named James in Louisiana?
In 2025, 187 babies born in Louisiana were named James.
What is the rank of James in Louisiana?
James's 2025 rank among boys names in Louisiana was #3.
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.