Jimmy

Rank 774th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Jimmy was 774th most popular baby name for boys and 1,612th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 324 babies were named Jimmy in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 10,417 babies in the United States were named Jimmy. Today, the average age of someone named Jimmy is around 57 to 63 years old.

The name "Jimmy" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Jimmy is Jim.

Jimmy Meaning & Origin

Jimmy is a friendly and casual name, often used as a nickname for James, which means "supplanter" or one who replaces, suggesting ambition and tenacity.

The name Jimmy is described as charming, truthful and energetic.

Pronunciation

Jimmy is pronounced jim-my in English. The name Jimmy has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jimmy

  • The name "Jimmy" is often used as a verb in English language slang, meaning "to pry open" or "to force or jostle" in a reference to the act of picking a lock. This usage is attributed to the name of the tool for such purpose, a "Jimmy" or "Jemmy."

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Geography

Where is the name Jimmy most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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Top names staring with "J"

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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