Jimmy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Supplanter; One Who Follows
Background: The name Jimmy originates as a diminutive of the name James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), meaning 'supplanter.' The name James itself is associated with the Latin 'Iacobus,' which also reflects the Hebrew roots, and Jimmy serves as a familiar form of this traditional name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#129
Total births
290,651
Most popular decade
1940s
(191,664 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-336 ranks)
Years in Top 100
45
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
99.2% male
0.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #720
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 7,881
- Peak rank
- #44
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 282
- Recent rank
- #858
Female
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,463
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 57
- Peak rank
- #1,193
- Most recent year
- 2002
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,431
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).