Johnjames
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Johnjames: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
The name Johnjames is a modern compound, blending two classic names with deep biblical roots. John comes from the Hebrew *Yohanan*, meaning "God is gracious," while James derives from *Ya'akov* (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Together, they create a strong, traditional double-barrelled name particularly popular in Scotland since the late 20th century. A famous bearer is John James Audubon, the naturalist and painter of *The Birds of America*, though his names were separate rather than combined. In terms of places, the John James River in Virginia shares its first element, but no specific location is tied directly to the compound itself. This name follows the Scottish tradition of pairing family or honour names, much like John-Paul or John-Andrew, offering a timeless yet distinctive choice that honours two venerable saints without favouring one over the other.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y