Total births
13
Boys' name · since 2009
Nathanjames
Nathanjames has 13 recorded births since 2009 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 13
- total births
- 2009–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
13 boys have been named Nathanjames since 2009, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nathanjames has been recorded 13 times among boys since 2009, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2016.
- 13 total births
- 2009–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
13 boys have been named Nathanjames since 2009, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 13
- total births
- 2009–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Nathanjames was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nathanjames in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Nathanjames's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nathanjames's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2016, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nathanjames at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2009
Nathanjames popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2016
- Peak year (2009)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Nathanjames by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nathanjames's strongest decade.
8 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Nathanjames births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
8 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 8 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nathanjames? ▼
13 babies have been named Nathanjames since 2009. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 2009 with 8 births.
When was Nathanjames most popular? ▼
Nathanjames was most popular in the 2000s decade with 8 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Nathanjames been used? ▼
Records for Nathanjames go back to 2009, giving 8 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Nathanjames? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nathan, Nathaniel, Nathanael, Nathanial, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nathanjames's data
- Nathanjames's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (8 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nathanjames
Nearby Names Like Nathanjames
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nathanjames
Nathan Boy
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Nathaniel Boy
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Nathanael Boy
#674 22,227 births
Nathanial Boy
#3694 10,578 births
Nathen Boy
#5255 6,146 births
Compare Nathanjames side by side: Nathanjames vs Nathan Nathanjames vs Nathaniel Nathanjames vs Nathanael
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nathanjames: Baby Name Since 2009 - 13 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nathanjames. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nathanjames draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.