boy's name
John-James
JON-JAYMZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 10
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 329
John-James is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2011, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 87,827 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables.
John-James Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 46 |
How Popular Is John-James?
In 2025, John-James was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where John-James Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How John-James Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Johnjames | Johnjames is John-James written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #10,105. | 46 |
| John James | John James is John-James written as two words, used in Ireland, where it ranks #730. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside John-James
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like John-James Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with John-James over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say John-James
- English JON-JAYMZ
Sibling Names for John-James
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with John-James — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About John-James
How popular is the name John-James?
In 2025, John-James was given to 6 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is John-James a girl's or a boy's name?
John-James is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in John-James?
John-James has 2 syllables.
When was John-James most popular?
John-James peaked in 2011, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is John-James a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. John-James currently ranks #3,300 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.