Boys name · Texas
James in Texas
James was the #12 most common boys name in Texas in 2025, with 1,057 James births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 284,797 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
James in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 403 | #2 |
| 1926 | 2,698 | #1 |
| 1943 | 3,905 | #1 |
| 1959 | 3,951 | #2 |
| 1976 | 2,507 | #5 |
| 1992 | 1,988 | #9 |
| 2009 | 1,081 | #35 |
| 2025 | 1,057 | #12 |
Rank swung between #1 (1911) and #37 (2011) in Texas, from #2 in 1910 to #12 in 2025.
James had its most births in Texas in 1952, when 4,562 babies were given the name. In 1911 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Texas.
Across the country, James reached its highest rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in Texas?
James was the #12 most common boys name in Texas in 2025, with 1,057 James births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 284,797 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named James in Texas?
In 2025, 1,057 babies born in Texas were named James.
What is the rank of James in Texas?
In 2025, James sat at #12 on the boys list for Texas.
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.