BOY RECORD

Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

James

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James appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1947. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #2 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Jaymes.

#2boy rank
1947peak year
2syllables

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