Jamesdaniel
Compound name combining "James" from Hebrew meaning "supplanter" with "Daniel" meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jamesdaniel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamesdaniel today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamesdaniel births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamesdaniel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jamesdaniel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,299
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jamesdaniel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamesdaniel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jamesdaniel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamesdaniel
The name Jamesdaniel is a combination of two distinct given names, James and Daniel, both of which have rich histories and origins that span multiple languages and cultures.
The name James is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament as Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebekah. The name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages due to its association with St. James the Greater, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.
Daniel, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge." It is also a biblical name, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of the prophet Daniel, who interpreted dreams and visions for the Babylonian kings. The name has been popular among Jewish and Christian communities for centuries.
While the combination of these two names, Jamesdaniel, is relatively uncommon, it may have emerged as a way to honor both traditions or to create a unique and distinctive name. The earliest recorded instances of the name Jamesdaniel are difficult to pinpoint, but it is likely that it began appearing in various cultures and regions where the individual names James and Daniel were already in use.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jamesdaniel, though it is important to note that the name is not as widely documented as its individual components. One example is Jamesdaniel Belchier (1765-1846), an English physician and medical writer who contributed to the understanding of various diseases and medical practices.
Another notable figure with the name Jamesdaniel is Jamesdaniel Winsted (1812-1887), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut between 1857 and 1859.
In the literary world, Jamesdaniel Bourchier (1850-1920) was a British author and journalist who wrote several books on the Balkan region and its history.
The name Jamesdaniel has also been associated with religious figures, such as Jamesdaniel Hatchett (1820-1891), an American Baptist minister and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of several educational institutions in the southern United States.
Lastly, Jamesdaniel Walters (1825-1899) was an American Civil War soldier who fought for the Union Army and received the Medal of Honor for his bravery and valor during the Battle of Petersburg in 1864.
While the name Jamesdaniel may not be as widely recognized as its individual components, it carries a rich history and heritage, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped naming traditions across the world.
People
Jamesdaniel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamesdaniel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamesdaniel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamesdaniel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamesdaniel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jamesdaniel a common name?
We classify Jamesdaniel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamesdaniel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamesdaniel was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamesdaniel is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jamesdaniel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamesdaniel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamesdaniel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jamesdaniel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamesdaniel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jamesdaniel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Jamesdaniel?
See how many people have the name Jamesdaniel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.