James Cockburn

James Cockburn may refer to:


 * Sir James Cockburn, 8th Baronet (1729–1804), Scottish politician
 * Sir James Cockburn, 9th Baronet (1771–1852), Scottish soldier
 * James Cockburn (cricketer) (1916–1990), Australian cricketer
 * James Cockburn (Ontario politician) (1819–1883), Canadian politician in early 19th century Canada
 * James Cockburn (Lower Canada politician) (c. 1763–1819), physician and politician in Lower Canada
 * James Cockburn (minister) (1882–1973), Scottish clergyman and scholar
 * James Cockburn (Royal Navy officer) (1817–1872), Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station
 * James Pattison Cockburn (1779–1847), artist, author and military officer