BABY NAMES
James
English
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This elegant classic is a perennial favorite with a long and regal history. James is a name that always seems age-appropriate, from sweet baby Jamie, to teen rebel Jimmy Dean, to full-grown King James.

Variations
Seamas, Jaymie, Jamesie, Jasha, Jaymes, Jamesy, Seumus, Jemes, Seumas, Jamze, Jem, Jamey, Jamyes, Shay, Jamse, Jayines, Jameson, Jamison, Jay, Jimmy, Jocko, Jaimie, Jaimes, Jas, Jamies, Jaimey, Jim, Jiminy, Shamus, Shamas, Jaymz, Jamez, Jameze
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
James
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.