Jim
boy name#3128 in 2025Jim entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #45 in 1882, ranks #3128 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3128
rank today
#45
peak (1882)
38
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #51 |
| 1890s | #70 |
| 1900s | #89 |
| 1910s | #154 |
| 1920s | #152 |
| 1930s | #95 |
| 1940s | #79 |
| 1950s | #140 |
| 1960s | #120 |
| 1970s | #331 |
| 1980s | #562 |
| 1990s | #882 |
| 2000s | #1515 |
| 2010s | #2558 |
| 2020s | #3513 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jim has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 79,500 people named Jim are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jim alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jim in 2025?
- Jim ranks #3128 among US boy names in 2025, with 38 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jim most popular?
- Jim peaked in 1882, reaching #45 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jim with classmates?
- Jim will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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