Name meaning & stats
James
James (Hebrew origin). 3,761,378 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Jamess are 1.3× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Hebrew
The English New Testament form of Jacob.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
3,761,378 US babies were named James between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jamess end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 575 people |
| Professor | 1.3× | High · 415 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 383 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | High · 373 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Jamess show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
James has a surprise career: 1.9×
Spelling family
James is the main spelling
- James 100%
- Jamez <1%
- Jamis <1%
- Jameis <1%
- Jamas <1%
- Jams <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)