Boys name · West Virginia
James in West Virginia
The SSA records 76,421 James births in West Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #11 most popular boys name, from 59 births that year.
Popularity over time
James in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 134 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,203 | #1 |
| 1943 | 1,386 | #1 |
| 1959 | 971 | #1 |
| 1976 | 519 | #3 |
| 1992 | 237 | #8 |
| 2009 | 112 | #10 |
| 2025 | 59 | #11 |
James had its most births in West Virginia in 1947, when 1,680 babies were given the name. James's highest rank in West Virginia was #1, set in 1912.
James started at #2 in 1910 and finished at #11 in 2025 on the boys list in West Virginia, with a high of #1 in 1912 and a low of #31 in 2017.
Nationally, James's strongest state was Texas, where it hit #1 in 1911. See James in every state →
How popular is James in West Virginia?
The SSA records 76,421 James births in West Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #11 most popular boys name, from 59 births that year.
How many babies are named James in West Virginia?
In 2025, 59 babies born in West Virginia were named James.
What is the rank of James in West Virginia?
James's 2025 rank among boys names in West Virginia was #11.
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.