Jimmy
Jimmy is a diminutive form of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' It evolved as an affectionate, informal variant that became a standalone name with its own cheerful, approachable identity.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 291. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 667
- 2012: 589
- 2013: 574
- 2014: 536
- 2015: 488
- 2016: 517
- 2017: 460
- 2018: 392
- 2019: 385
- 2020: 340
- 2021: 335
- 2022: 325
- 2023: 299
- 2024: 286
- 2025: 291
- 2026 (projected): 291
Good to Know
- •Informal feel makes it warm and accessible for all ages
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Can transition to the more formal 'James' in professional settings
- •Has a vintage American charm that's making a comeback
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Famous People
Jimmy Carter
39th U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Jimmy Fallon
Comedian and Tonight Show host
Jimmy Stewart
Legendary Hollywood actor
Jimmy Page
Led Zeppelin guitarist and rock icon
Statistics
288,737
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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