James Rankin

James Rankin may refer to:


 * Sir James Rankin, 1st Baronet (1842–1915), British Member of Parliament
 * James Rankin (lighthouse keeper) (1844–1921), American lighthouse keeper
 * James Palmer Rankin (1855–1934), physician and political figure in Ontario, Canada
 * J. Lee Rankin (1907–1996), U.S. Solicitor General
 * James Rankin (RAF officer) (1913–1975), RAF flying ace during World War II
 * James Rankin (Ohio politician) (1926–1978), Ohio House of Representatives
 * James Rankin (footballer) (1927–1985), English footballer
 * James Stuart Rankin (1880–1960), British Member of Parliament for Liverpool East Toxteth, 1916–1924
 * James Rankin (badminton), Irish badminton player