Jimmy
Jimmy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษชmi/
Meaning and origin of Jimmy
- A diminutive of the male given names James and Jim, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
From Jim + -y.
How popular is Jimmy?
Since 1880, 2,218 girls and 288,737 boys in the U.S. have been named Jimmy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #981 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #41 in 1944. In 2025 it ranked #847 for boys, with 291 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jimmy
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Sibling name ideas for Jimmy
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Jimmy FAQ
What does the name Jimmy mean?
A diminutive of the male given names James and Jim, also used as a formal given name. From Jim + -y.
How popular is the name Jimmy?
Since 1880, 2,218 girls and 288,737 boys in the U.S. have been named Jimmy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #981 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #41 in 1944. In 2025 it ranked #847 for boys, with 291 babies given the name.
Is Jimmy a boy or girl name?
Jimmy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,218 girls and 288,737 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.