Names Starting With J
BoyHebrew#4 in 2025
James
James is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “Supplanter, one who follows.” It ranked #4 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
JAYMZ
Meaning & Origin
The name James means “Supplanter, one who follows.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
One of the most enduring names in English. Borne by six US presidents and countless cultural figures. Never out of the top 20 since records began.
Popularity Over Time
#62020
#62021
#52022
#42023
#42024
#42025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #4 |
| 2024 | #4 |
| 2023 | #4 |
| 2022 | #5 |
| 2021 | #6 |
| 2020 | #6 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named James
- James Baldwin
- James Dean
- LeBron James
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