Why James Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “James” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “James” is of Hebrew and Spanish origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Semaj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Esjam.’ How do you pronounce that?

Short Story About a Name

Secret Meaning of James

The true meaning of ‘James’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. James is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name James, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name James Popular?

“James” is the ninth most popular baby boy’s name in Oregon as reported in the 2017 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 158 babies in Oregon have the same name as you in 2017. A total of 14,431 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1947 with a total of 94,761 babies. That’s a lot of baby Jameses.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “James” was recorded 5,250,328 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Jameses to occupy the country of New Zealand with an estimated population of 5,228,100.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 5,949 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #3 nationwide and was registered 5,927 times as a baby boy’s name. James became a popular boy’s name in the state of Alabama in the year 1910. It ranked #1 with 486 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1947 in the state of New York with 7,172 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Wyoming for 114 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Illinois, Connecticut, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Colorado, North Carolina, Massachusetts, California, District of Columbia, Mississippi, Iowa, Texas, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Virginia, Oregon, Oklahoma, Florida, Arizona, Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware, Vermont, New Jersey, Minnesota, Kansas, New York, Maine, Hawaii, Nebraska, Georgia, Kentucky, Utah, West Virginia, Alabama, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Alaska, South Dakota, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Arkansas for 114 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “James” was recorded 480,187 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

James, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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