Jimmie Unisex

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JIM-ee /ˈdʒɪmi/

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Supplanter; Hebrew: He who supplants

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jimmie is a diminutive form of the name James, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was adopted into Greek as Iakobos and later into Latin as Iacobus. The transition into Old French as James occurred during the medieval period, particularly influenced by the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

The name Jimmie emerged as a familiar or affectionate form of James, particularly in English-speaking contexts, during the late 19th century. Historically, the name James has been significant in various cultures and religions.

In the Christian tradition, Saint James is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and his feast day is celebrated on July 25. The name gained prominence in England through several kings, notably James I, who ruled from 1603 to 1625 and commissioned the King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611.

This translation had a profound impact on English literature and language, further embedding the name James in cultural consciousness. Culturally, the name Jimmie has been associated with qualities such as friendliness and approachability, reflecting its use as a diminutive.

The name has appeared in various literary and popular contexts, contributing to its resonance in American culture, particularly in the 20th century. The name's informal nature allows it to convey a sense of warmth and familiarity, which has helped it endure through generations.

Overall, Jimmie's historical and cultural significance is closely tied to its roots in the name James, reflecting a lineage that spans centuries and cultures.

Famous people named Jimmie

In this section, you will find notable people named Jimmie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jimmie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jimmie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jimmie Allen is a country music singer best known for his albums Mercury Lane, Bettie James, and his hit single Best Shot.

Jimmie Johnson is a professional race car driver best known for his seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and victories in the Daytona 500.

Jimmie Walker is an actor and comedian best known for his role as J.J. Evans on the television series Good Times.

Jimmie Dore is a comedian and political commentator best known for his stand-up specials and The Jimmy Dore Show.

Fictional characters named Jimmie

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Jimmie is a fictional character from the comic strip and animated series Peanuts. He is a friend of Charlie Brown and is known for his cheerful demeanor and playful nature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jimmie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JamieJakeJordanJasperJaredJonah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jimmie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JamesJimmyJameyJaxonJettJulesJaredJasper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jimmie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Jimmie has ranked as high as #133 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Jimmie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jimmie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jimmie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jimmie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 35 30 5
2024 34 34 0
2023 53 47 6
2022 39 39 0
2021 62 54 8
2020 72 66 6
2019 58 51 7
2018 58 53 5
2017 78 72 6
2016 69 69 0
2015 81 72 9
2014 85 80 5
2013 94 94 0
2012 91 91 0
2011 90 90 0
2010 111 111 0
2009 104 104 0
2008 112 112 0
2007 111 111 0
2006 135 127 8
2005 100 100 0
2004 137 128 9
2003 149 143 6
2002 117 111 6
2001 164 154 10
2000 172 160 12
1999 182 176 6
1998 176 165 11
1997 201 193 8
1996 221 206 15
1995 207 194 13
1994 255 235 20
1993 243 228 15
1992 275 261 14
1991 320 310 10
1990 347 332 15
1989 334 313 21
1988 348 327 21
1987 339 318 21
1986 349 320 29
1985 358 341 17
1984 355 330 25
1983 412 384 28
1982 412 390 22
1981 436 400 36
1980 523 484 39
1979 465 431 34
1978 520 484 36
1977 538 488 50
1976 546 507 39
1975 640 577 63
1974 626 581 45
1973 685 625 60
1972 754 668 86
1971 840 773 67
1970 912 817 95
1969 902 826 76
1968 920 840 80
1967 938 864 74
1966 1,003 924 79
1965 1,050 948 102
1964 1,170 1,053 117
1963 1,238 1,121 117
1962 1,163 1,070 93
1961 1,364 1,223 141
1960 1,419 1,305 114
1959 1,436 1,286 150
1958 1,480 1,316 164
1957 1,617 1,469 148
1956 1,651 1,475 176
1955 1,582 1,386 196
1954 1,826 1,621 205
1953 1,870 1,628 242
1952 1,886 1,642 244
1951 2,106 1,811 295
1950 2,175 1,901 274
1949 2,419 2,091 328
1948 2,717 2,362 355
1947 3,024 2,600 424
1946 2,933 2,565 368
1945 2,684 2,294 390
1944 2,882 2,398 484
1943 3,206 2,628 578
1942 3,069 2,541 528
1941 2,930 2,473 457
1940 2,886 2,408 478
1939 3,018 2,524 494
1938 3,203 2,693 510
1937 3,232 2,679 553
1936 3,268 2,742 526
1935 3,379 2,829 550
1934 3,451 2,837 614
1933 3,057 2,491 566
1932 2,997 2,475 522
1931 2,840 2,288 552
1930 2,830 2,255 575
1929 2,465 1,952 513
1928 2,479 1,924 555
1927 2,284 1,719 565
1926 2,126 1,609 517
1925 2,045 1,485 560
1924 1,780 1,315 465
1923 1,553 1,162 391
1922 1,516 1,117 399
1921 1,473 1,051 422
1920 1,409 1,024 385
1919 1,387 1,020 367
1918 1,240 874 366
1917 1,049 712 337
1916 997 667 330
1915 859 611 248
1914 722 530 192
1913 638 452 186
1912 528 366 162
1911 366 243 123
1910 389 259 130
1909 314 185 129
1908 266 160 106
1907 269 160 109
1906 228 139 89
1905 242 136 106
1904 211 124 87
1903 211 128 83
1902 216 123 93
1901 175 99 76
1900 216 118 98
1899 115 61 54
1898 124 64 60
1897 107 49 58
1896 111 46 65
1895 108 65 43
1894 97 44 53
1893 98 46 52
1892 89 38 51
1891 81 40 41
1890 79 34 45
1889 67 30 37
1888 68 32 36
1887 65 33 32
1886 73 37 36
1885 53 25 28
1884 58 26 32
1883 46 26 20
1882 42 20 22
1881 42 20 22
1880 39 24 15

Top States for Jimmie (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 9
100%