Kingjames
A combination of the English words "king" and the masculine name "James".
Name Census estimates that about 162 living Americans carry the first name Kingjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kingjames today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kingjames births was 2014 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kingjames. 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.
People living today
162
~ 1 in 2,115,768 Americans
Peak year
2014
20 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2022 SSA rank
#9,461
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Kingjames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kingjames from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 120 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kingjames 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 Kingjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kingjames' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kingjames
The given name Kingjames is a combination of two distinct words, 'King' and 'James'. It is a relatively modern name that finds its roots in the English language and culture.
The word 'King' has its origins in the Old English word 'cyning', derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kuningaz'. It refers to a monarch, a sovereign ruler of a kingdom or a territory. The title 'King' has been in use since the early medieval period, when kingdoms emerged as the dominant political systems in Europe.
The name 'James' is a variant of the Hebrew name 'Jacob', which means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. It gained widespread popularity in the Christian world due to two of Jesus Christ's apostles, James the Greater and James the Lesser, as well as James, the brother of Jesus.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Kingjames is King James I of England (1566-1625). He was the monarch who commissioned the translation of the Bible into English, known as the King James Version, which was published in 1611. This translation had a profound impact on the English language and literature.
Another significant figure with this name is Kingjames I of Scotland (1394-1437), who ruled from 1406 to 1437. He was captured and held captive by the English for many years before eventually becoming the King of Scots.
In the realm of music, Kingjames Brown (1933-2006) was an influential American singer, songwriter, and record producer, often referred to as the 'Hardest Working Man in Show Business'. He left a lasting impact on the development of various genres, including soul, funk, and hip-hop.
Kingjames Courtney (1958-2012) was a prominent American actor, best known for his roles in films such as 'Menace II Society' and 'Juice'. He was celebrated for his ability to portray complex characters and brought a raw authenticity to his performances.
Kingjames Version (born 1986) is a contemporary American rapper and songwriter. He has gained recognition for his unique style and lyrical prowess, often blending elements of hip-hop with other genres.
While the name Kingjames may not have a long historical lineage, it has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, including royalty, literature, music, and entertainment. Its unique combination of 'King' and 'James' adds a sense of regality and authority to the name.
People
Kingjames + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kingjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kingjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 162 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kingjames 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 2,115,768 US residents.
Is Kingjames a common name?
We classify Kingjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kingjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Kingjames was 2014, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kingjames is about 10 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 Kingjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kingjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kingjames 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 Kingjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kingjames 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 Kingjames 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 called Kingjames?
You can see how many Americans are named Kingjames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.