Boys name · Rhode Island
James in Rhode Island
The SSA records 18,978 James births in Rhode Island, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #11 most popular boys name, from 36 births that year.
Popularity over time
James in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 35 | #4 |
| 1926 | 168 | #7 |
| 1943 | 230 | #6 |
| 1959 | 341 | #5 |
| 1976 | 124 | #9 |
| 1992 | 106 | #18 |
| 2009 | 52 | #15 |
| 2025 | 36 | #11 |
Rhode Island had the most James births in 1965, with 394. James's highest rank in Rhode Island was #3, set in 2023.
James started at #4 in 1910 and finished at #11 in 2025 on the boys list in Rhode Island, with a high of #3 in 2023 and a low of #31 in 2007.
Nationally, James's strongest state was Texas, where it hit #1 in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in Rhode Island?
The SSA records 18,978 James births in Rhode Island, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #11 most popular boys name, from 36 births that year.
How many babies are named James in Rhode Island?
36 James babies were born in Rhode Island in 2025.
What is the rank of James in Rhode Island?
In 2025, James sat at #11 on the boys list for Rhode Island.
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.