James Name Meaning & Origin
/JAYMZ/James is most likely a name of British origin.
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Name Origin
The name James is of Hebrew origin, derived from Jacob, and became popular in English-speaking countries through biblical influence and royal usage.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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British (Caucasian) 60% -
American (Caucasian) 30% -
Australian (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: James
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 11,945 boys in the US were named James.
Growth of the name James in the US (SSA Data):
James Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.