Boys name · Wisconsin
James in Wisconsin
James was the 8th most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 199 babies named James that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 98,755 babies James.
Popularity over time
James in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 45 | 15th |
| 1926 | 821 | 5th |
| 1943 | 1,879 | 1st |
| 1959 | 1,819 | 4th |
| 1976 | 602 | 10th |
| 1992 | 334 | 28th |
| 2009 | 198 | 29th |
| 2025 | 199 | 8th |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin climbed from 15th in 1910 to 8th in 2025.
The most babies named James in Wisconsin in a single year was 2,346, 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 Wisconsin?
James was the 8th most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 199 babies named James that year. Since 1910, Wisconsin families have named 98,755 babies James.
How many babies are named James in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 199 babies were named James in Wisconsin. The most babies named James in Wisconsin in a single year was 2,346, in 1947.
What is the rank of James in Wisconsin?
James ranked 8th among boys names in Wisconsin 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.