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James vs. too common for a first name vs. Not as common as some boy names

The name James is a favorite of mine...well it has been for years. When I was growing up it ranked like 7 in the top names but I only knew maybe 5 or 6 boys with the name when I was growing up. Now it is ranked 16 I think...so is it really that common with the younger generation? It seems like I hear the names Jacob and Aiden a lot more commonly where I live. Thanks

The Top Baby Name is...

James

0%

too common for a fir

13%

Not as common as som

88%

Poll created: Feb 05, 2009
Total Votes: 8
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Comments

James is a wonderful name!

Also love Jamison or Jameson which may be less common? You could do them with nn James if you like a longer name :)

James Austin
Jameson Michael
James Norman
James Wesley
Jameson Matthew
posted by paigeb :: 15 years ago | report
James is great. I think it’s more popular as a middle name. It’s also grown from James to Jameson.

I adore the nickname Jamie, as well. Very cute.
James is sophisticated and classic. Go with it.

James Alexander
James Nathaniel
James Bennett
James Porter
James Carter
James Garrison
James Harrison
James Nelson
James Brighton
James Nolan
James Tyler
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
I don’t think it’s as popular as some. I think it’s probably used more as a mn. I like it, and other versions of it too. I like Jamon and Jamison. I don’t care for the nn Jamie though, at all. I like James and call him Jamon as a pet name.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Like others have said, I think it’s a popular mn, but not so popular as a fn. I don’t know any little James. There are none in my sons class or my daughters class or in any of there after school activities. I think it’s a very handsome name. gl!
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
It has recently gone from great classic in top five to overused (top two last year) where I am from. Depends on your area, if you are not aware of lots of people going with James, you should be ok with this fab name.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
I don’t think James is all that popular. I love the nn Jamie, though.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
I don’t think James is too popular as a first name. The thing about the rankings is that different spellings counts a different names, so they can be misleading.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Hey that’s a really good point above poster!
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report

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