Boys name · New Jersey
James in New Jersey
James was the #6 most common boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 350 James births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 129,267 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
James in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 171 | #4 |
| 1926 | 1,046 | #6 |
| 1943 | 1,708 | #5 |
| 1959 | 2,448 | #4 |
| 1976 | 1,076 | #7 |
| 1992 | 889 | #14 |
| 2009 | 367 | #24 |
| 2025 | 350 | #6 |
Rank swung between #3 (1950) and #24 (2009) in New Jersey, from #4 in 1910 to #6 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New Jersey was 1957, with 2,506 James births. In 1950 it reached #3, its highest boys-name rank in New Jersey.
Across the country, James reached its highest rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in New Jersey?
James was the #6 most common boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 350 James births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 129,267 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named James in New Jersey?
In 2025, 350 babies born in New Jersey were named James.
What is the rank of James in New Jersey?
In 2025, James sat at #6 on the boys list for New Jersey.
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.