Kingjames Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKing-jaymz / /kɪŋˈdʒeɪmz/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: King James; Hebrew: Supplanter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kingjames is a modern combination of the title 'King' and the name 'James', which has historical significance due to King James I of England, who commissioned the King James Version of the Bible in the early 17th century. The name James itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'. The use of Kingjames as a single name reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique and compound names.
Trend Summary
The name Kingjames is relatively uncommon but reflects a growing trend towards unique and compound names in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- King James
International Variants
- Jaime (Spanish)
- Jacques (French)
- Giacomo (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kingjames was first seen in the United States in 2008. Kingjames has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kingjames has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kingjames (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |