Boys name · Michigan
James in Michigan
As of 2025, James was the #5 most common boys name in Michigan, drawn from 342 births that year. Its total reaches 189,909 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
James in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 115 | #4 |
| 1926 | 1,499 | #5 |
| 1943 | 3,513 | #2 |
| 1959 | 3,453 | #4 |
| 1976 | 1,440 | #7 |
| 1992 | 983 | #15 |
| 2009 | 347 | #30 |
| 2025 | 342 | #5 |
Rank swung between #2 (1935) and #30 (2009) in Michigan, from #4 in 1910 to #5 in 2025.
No year in Michigan had more James births than 1947, when 4,025 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Michigan was #2, in 1935.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Texas in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in Michigan?
As of 2025, James was the #5 most common boys name in Michigan, drawn from 342 births that year. Its total reaches 189,909 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named James in Michigan?
342 James babies were born in Michigan in 2025.
What is the rank of James in Michigan?
James ranked #5 among boys names in Michigan 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.