Boys name · Wisconsin
James in Wisconsin
As of 2025, James was the #8 most common boys name in Wisconsin, drawn from 199 births that year. Its total reaches 98,755 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
James in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 45 | #15 |
| 1926 | 821 | #5 |
| 1943 | 1,879 | #1 |
| 1959 | 1,819 | #4 |
| 1976 | 602 | #10 |
| 1992 | 334 | #28 |
| 2009 | 198 | #29 |
| 2025 | 199 | #8 |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin ran from #1 in 1941 to #40 in 2008, starting at #15 in 1910 and ending at #8 in 2025.
No year in Wisconsin had more James births than 1947, when 2,346 were born. In 1941 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in Wisconsin.
Across the country, James reached its highest rank of #1 in Texas (1911). See James in every state →
How popular is James in Wisconsin?
As of 2025, James was the #8 most common boys name in Wisconsin, drawn from 199 births that year. Its total reaches 98,755 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named James in Wisconsin?
199 James babies were born in Wisconsin in 2025.
What is the rank of James in Wisconsin?
James ranked #8 among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025.
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.