Shimmy Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHIM-ee //ˈʃɪmi//
Origin: Hebrew; Yiddish
Meaning: God has heard (Hebrew); to dance or shake (Yiddish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Shimmy is derived from the name Shimon, which means 'God has heard.' It has roots in Jewish tradition and is often associated with biblical figures. In Yiddish, the name reflects a lively connotation, often linked to joyous celebrations and dance.
Famous people named Shimmy
In this section, you will find notable people named Shimmy. 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 Shimmy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Shimmy H. — Israeli politician.
Shimmy K. — American musician.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shimmy was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Shimmy has ranked as high as #13721 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Shimmy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shimmy 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 Shimmy 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 Shimmy.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Shimmy (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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| NJ | 6 |