Will my child share the name John-James with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named John-James per year, your child will almost certainly be the only John-James in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is John-James becoming more or less popular in the UK?

John-James is declining: down 1,533 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #999 in 2011.

Is John-James a good choice for a distinctive name?

John-James is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is John-James a popular baby name in the United States?

John-James does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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John-James is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only John-James in their class.

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About the Name John-James

John-James has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1532 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #999 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.

John-James is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only John-James in their class.