Jimmy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jimmy is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jimmy?
Jimmy is spelled J-I-M-M-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Jimmy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jimmy is a diminutive form of James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “one who follows.”
- Origin
- Jimmy is commonly regarded as a familiar or diminutive form of James, a name with Hebrew origins.
- Pronunciation
- JIM-ee · 2 syllables
Jimmy Popularity in 2025
Rank#846
Recorded Births291
- Boys usage rose 2 places to #846 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jimmy Mean?
Jimmy is a diminutive form of James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “one who follows.”
Origin: Jimmy is commonly regarded as a familiar or diminutive form of James, a name with Hebrew origins.
How Do You Pronounce Jimmy?
PronunciationJIM-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jimmy?
- History
- The use of Jimmy as a given name occurs in English-speaking countries as a familiar or informal variant of James.
Jimmy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 291 | #846 |
| 2024 | Boys | 286 | #848 |
| 2023 | Boys | 299 | #820 |
| 2022 | Boys | 325 | #777 |
| 2021 | Boys | 335 | #756 |
| 2020 | Boys | 340 | #727 |
| 2019 | Boys | 385 | #673 |
| 2018 | Boys | 392 | #654 |
| 2017 | Boys | 460 | #593 |
| 2016 | Boys | 517 | #555 |
| 2015 | Boys | 488 | #575 |
| 2014 | Boys | 536 | #522 |
| 2013 | Boys | 574 | #480 |
| 2012 | Boys | 589 | #462 |
| 2011 | Boys | 667 | #418 |
| 2010 | Boys | 772 | #373 |
| 2009 | Boys | 824 | #368 |
| 2008 | Boys | 882 | #355 |
| 2007 | Boys | 961 | #332 |
| 2006 | Boys | 988 | #324 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,086 | #303 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,134 | #280 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,126 | #277 |
| 2002 | Girls | 5 | #15,432 |
When Was Jimmy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Boys
7,881 recorded births
National rank #44
1946 · Boys
7,128 recorded births
National rank #42
1948 · Boys
6,927 recorded births
National rank #50
1943 · Boys
6,444 recorded births
National rank #42
Where Jimmy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #353 | 9 |
| KY | #422 | 11 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| GA | #541 | 19 |
| LA | #591 | 7 |
| AZ | #594 | 11 |
| MO | #648 | 8 |
| CA | #699 | 39 |