Jim
Jim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษชm/
Meaning and origin of Jim
- A diminutive of the male given name James.
How popular is Jim?
Since 1880, 816 girls and 153,122 boys in the U.S. have been named Jim (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1126 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #45 in 1882. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jim
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Sibling name ideas for Jim
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Jim FAQ
What does the name Jim mean?
A diminutive of the male given name James.
How popular is the name Jim?
Since 1880, 816 girls and 153,122 boys in the U.S. have been named Jim (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1126 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #45 in 1882. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jim a boy or girl name?
Jim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 816 girls and 153,122 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.