Boys name · Massachusetts
James in Massachusetts
James was the 5th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 323 babies named James that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 131,719 babies James.
Popularity over time
James in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 212 | 4th |
| 1926 | 1,217 | 5th |
| 1943 | 1,884 | 5th |
| 1959 | 2,538 | 5th |
| 1976 | 830 | 8th |
| 1992 | 749 | 10th |
| 2009 | 328 | 18th |
| 2025 | 323 | 5th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 4th in 1910 to 5th in 2025.
The most babies named James in Massachusetts in a single year was 2,582, in 1958. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, James reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in Massachusetts?
James was the 5th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 323 babies named James that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 131,719 babies James.
How many babies are named James in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 323 babies were named James in Massachusetts. The most babies named James in Massachusetts in a single year was 2,582, in 1958.
What is the rank of James in Massachusetts?
James ranked 5th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2016.
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.