Jimmy Boy

Popularity: #648 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJIM-ee / /ˈdʒɪmi/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Supplanter; Hebrew: He will be exalted

Historical & Cultural Background

Jimmy is often considered a diminutive of the name James, which has biblical origins. The name James comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' Over time, Jimmy has become a popular standalone name, especially in English-speaking countries. It has been widely used in various cultural contexts, often associated with friendliness and approachability.

Trend Summary

Jimmy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jim
  • Jem

International Variants

  • Jaime (Spanish)
  • Giacomo (Italian)
  • Diego (Spanish)

Famous people named Jimmy

Jimmy Carter is a former President of the United States known for his humanitarian efforts post-presidency.

Jimmy Fallon is a well-known American television host and comedian, famous for his work on 'The Tonight Show.'.

Jimmy Kimmel is an American television host and comedian, recognized for his late-night talk show.

Jimmy Page is a legendary English guitarist and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band Led Zeppelin.

Fictional characters named Jimmy

Jimmy Neutron is the main character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,' known for his intelligence and inventions.

Jimmy Olsen is a character in the DC Comics universe, often depicted as a young reporter and friend of Superman.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jimmy was first seen in the United States in 1883. Jimmy has ranked as high as #90 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Jimmy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jimmy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 38
16%
TX 37
16%
GA 18
8%
NY 13
6%
FL 13
6%
IN 11
5%
IL 10
4%
NC 10
4%
OK 9
4%
LA 9
4%
AZ 9
4%
AL 8
3%
AR 7
3%
TN 7
3%
KY 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18837
18847
18885
18895
189011
189112
18929
18939
189415
189512
189614
189710
189817
189914
190042
190118
190218
190326
190428
190525
190643
190729
190833
190940
191051
191145
191279
191394
1914103
1915136
1916172
1917177
1918198
1919239
1920324
1921361
1922381
1923439
1924529
1925708
1926882
1927993
19281,226
19291,489
19301,800
19312,125
19322,461
19332,932
19343,696
19354,172
19364,213
19374,517
19384,730
19394,752
19404,962
19415,337
19425,948
19436,444
19446,320
19456,159
19467,128
19477,881
19486,926
19496,417
19505,761
19515,687
19525,311
19535,310
19545,326
19555,037
19565,346
19575,669
19585,615
19595,829
19605,818
19615,748
19625,519
19635,040
19644,911
19654,532
19664,237
19674,021
19683,812
19693,757
19703,659
19713,315
19722,933
19732,735
19742,569
19752,357
19762,496
19772,636
19782,168
19792,233
19802,205
19812,096
19822,090
19832,089
19842,069
19851,867
19861,820
19871,810
19881,731
19891,745
19901,788
19911,732
19921,555
19931,528
19941,373
19951,355
19961,361
19971,228
19981,088
19991,097
20001,189
20011,106
20021,170
20031,126
20041,134
20051,086
2006988
2007961
2008882
2009824
2010771
2011667
2012589
2013574
2014536
2015488
2016517
2017460
2018392
2019385
2020340
2021334
2022325
2023298
2024282