Boys name · Ohio
James in Ohio
James was the 8th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 403 babies named James that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 263,196 babies James.
Popularity over time
James in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 265 | 3rd |
| 1926 | 2,493 | 4th |
| 1943 | 4,291 | 1st |
| 1959 | 4,668 | 2nd |
| 1976 | 2,104 | 4th |
| 1992 | 1,280 | 14th |
| 2009 | 586 | 10th |
| 2025 | 403 | 8th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 3rd in 1910 to 8th in 2025.
The most babies named James in Ohio in a single year was 5,311, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1941.
Across the country, James reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in Ohio?
James was the 8th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 403 babies named James that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 263,196 babies James.
How many babies are named James in Ohio?
In 2025, 403 babies were named James in Ohio. The most babies named James in Ohio in a single year was 5,311, in 1947.
What is the rank of James in Ohio?
James ranked 8th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1941.
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.