Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Jamesmichael

Name: Popularity of the name Jamesmichael in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jamesmichael, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,757

Peak Rank

#2,890 (1986)

Total Babies

361

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2018

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#2890

Peak Rank

361

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jamesmichael

Jamesmichael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 17 Jamesmichaels were born — ranking #2,890 that year. As of 2026, Jamesmichael ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 361 Jamesmichaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jamesmichael

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jamesmichael is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamesmichael

What does the name Jamesmichael mean?

Jamesmichael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jamesmichael in 2026?

In 2026, Jamesmichael ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jamesmichael most popular?

Jamesmichael reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,890 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Jamesmichael a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jamesmichael is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jamesmichael?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jamesmichael include Clent, Jamas, Darvis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jamesmichael

Jamesmichael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 361 births in the dataset. Jamesmichael's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,890. Use the chart and map above to compare Jamesmichael's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.