James Donofrio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

James Donofrio — supplanter
5.0 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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James Donofrio is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name James is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings. The surname Donofrio: Brian D'Onofrio, American psychologist Carmen D'Onofrio (born 1974), Canadian soccer player Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), American public health researcher Daniele D'Onofrio (born 1993), Italian long-distance runner Denis D'Onofrio (born 1989), Italian footballer Dominique D'Onofrio (1953–2016), Italian football coach Elizabeth D'Onofrio (born 1957), American actress Francesco D'Onofrio (born 1939), Italian politician and academic François D'Onofrio (born 1990), Belgian footballer Giovanni D'Onofrio (born 1998), Italian rugby player Katerina D'Onofrio (born 1978), Peruvian actress Mark D'Onofri. James is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 5.0 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name James reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: James

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings.

Surname: Donofrio

Italian

Brian D'Onofrio, American psychologist Carmen D'Onofrio (born 1974), Canadian soccer player Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), American public health researcher Daniele D'Onofrio (born 1993), Italian long-distance runner Denis D'Onofrio (born 1989), Italian footballer Dominique D'Onofrio (1953–2016), Italian football coach Elizabeth D'Onofrio (born 1957), American actress Francesco D'Onofrio (born 1939), Italian politician and academic François D'Onofrio (born 1990), Belgian footballer Giovanni D'Onofrio (born 1998), Italian rugby player Katerina D'Onofrio (born 1978), Peruvian actress Mark D'Onofri.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name James is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name James by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name James has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Jim
  • Jimmy
  • Jamie
  • Jacques
  • Diego
  • Giacomo
  • Hamish

Notable People Named James Donofrio

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for James Donofrio:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name James?
The first name James originates from Hebrew. English form of the Late Latin Jacomus, from Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." Name of two apostles and many kings.
When was James most popular?
The name James reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Donofrio?
The surname Donofrio originates from Italian. Brian D'Onofrio, American psychologist Carmen D'Onofrio (born 1974), Canadian soccer player Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), American public health researcher Daniele D'Onofrio (born 1993), Italian long-distance runner Denis D'Onofrio (born 1989), Italian footballer Dominique D'Onofrio (1953–2016), Italian football coach Elizabeth D'Onofrio (born 1957), American actress Francesco D'Onofrio (born 1939), Italian politician and academic François D'Onofrio (born 1990), Belgian footballer Giovanni D'Onofrio (born 1998), Italian rugby player Katerina D'Onofrio (born 1978), Peruvian actress Mark D'Onofri.
What are the origins of the name James Donofrio?
The name James Donofrio combines two different traditions: the first name James has Hebrew roots, while the surname Donofrio originates from Italian.
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