Boys name · New Hampshire
James in New Hampshire
As of 2025, James was the #5 most common boys name in New Hampshire, drawn from 65 births that year. Its total reaches 13,337 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
James in New Hampshire, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #9 |
| 1926 | 63 | #12 |
| 1943 | 158 | #6 |
| 1959 | 225 | #6 |
| 1976 | 133 | #5 |
| 1992 | 122 | #14 |
| 2009 | 55 | #25 |
| 2025 | 65 | #5 |
Rank swung between #3 (1965) and #32 (1996) in New Hampshire, from #9 in 1910 to #5 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New Hampshire was 1960, with 257 James births. Its highest rank among boys names in New Hampshire was #3, in 1965.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Texas in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in New Hampshire?
As of 2025, James was the #5 most common boys name in New Hampshire, drawn from 65 births that year. Its total reaches 13,337 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named James in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire recorded 65 births of babies named James in 2025.
What is the rank of James in New Hampshire?
James's 2025 rank among boys names in New Hampshire was #5.
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.