Name comparison · boy names
Jackson vs. James
In 2025, James leads at #6 among U.S. boys' names, with Jackson at #36. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jackson | James |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #36 | #6 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,582 | 11,945 |
| All-time peak | #14 in 2021 | #1 in 1940 |
| Uniqueness score | 12 / 100 | 4 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#15) | Mississippi (#1) |