Jim
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Supplanter; He who Supplants
Background: The name Jim originates as a diminutive of the name James, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), meaning 'supplanter.' This connection reflects its roots in the biblical context where the name James and its variants signify the idea of one who supplants or takes the place of another.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#225
Total births
153,899
Most popular decade
1950s
(78,858 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,260 ranks)
Years in Top 100
51
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 345
- First year rank
- #49
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 5,687
- Peak rank
- #70
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 23
- Recent rank
- #4,414
Female
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,276
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 23
- Peak rank
- #1,690
- Most recent year
- 1984
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,421
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).