Is James actually as popular as the lists suggest?

ridesbuttons · December 2008

It shows up as number 7 or 8 on many popularity lists, but I only know of one James (my age) and I can't think of one kid I know that is named James.

We like classic names but I don't want my kid to be 'James #3' when he's in school.

jerica0003 · December 2008

i dont know anybody named James either. It's a great mn in my opinion but i wouldnt use it for a first name.

1A · December 2008

I know 5 James. Some go by Jim, only one is under the age of 2 most are over 17yo. But I think it is a really nice name. I like James not Jim though.

smismar · December 2008

I think so. I know at least 4 Jameses (Jims) that are my age, plus it was an old co-worker's name, my mom's old boss, my dad's middle name... I could go on. I don't know any little Jameses, but I don't know that many kids either.

That said, I think it's a good name. I love Jimmy or Jamie for a little boy's nickname.

Erin Mary Ackerman · December 2008

James is a gorgeous, classic name. I would rather be one of a million James than the only Rychehred.

jaredswife · December 2008

I dont know any little boys named James. I think it is a great, strong name.

ibis · December 2008

I know a few Jamies... I love the name James but dislike Jamie.

KarlsSweetie05 · December 2008

I like James.

I have a cousin my age (39) named James and know a lot of older men named James.

I didn't know that the name had grown in popularity again. I haven't heard of any little boys named James yet in my circle of friends.

mrsjazzsinger · December 2008

I know of a few that are around my age (early 20s), but only one little boy named James. It seems much more common as a middle name.

MarriedBestFriends · December 2008

A lot of the more traditional names are getting spotlighted these days (Jacob, Benjamin, etc.) and with good reason- they are strong, excellent names and parents are fighting back against the Aydysyns and Boustyns of today. I think James falls right in that category.

meganet22 · December 2008

I work with childrend Preschool through 2nd grade, I can think of about 10 children named James off the top of my head.

Temp159135562506975 · December 2008

https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

you can look up popularity by state, year, etc- this is not a "made up" list- it's from social security.

cvincent0423 · December 2008

i have an uncle (goes by Jim) and a cousin named James. ?i've known 3-4.

Corinneallyson · December 2008

Yes.

HunOlicha · December 2008

I don't know any little boys named James but I do know three Jameson's and a few Jamie's. That being said, if I have a boy it is going to be a James named after DH and he will go by James not Jamie or Jim. I think it's a great, classic name!

cranberry27 · December 2008

I don't think Social Security is lying to you about the name's popularity....

You could check one of the many sites that shows how popular it is in each state. ?Maybe you don't live in big James state, or maybe you just don't happen to know many. I would trust statistics over personal experience.

I have a friend whose son is James, and they have so far avoided nicknames (but he's 3). ?My cousin went from Jamie to Jimmy to Jim.?

coffee bean · December 2008

My Dad and brother are named James. I know a few others our age, but none younger. I think it's a great name! I even like Jaymes for a girl.

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