Jimmy
girl nameJimmy entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #979 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#979
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2416 |
| 1920s | #2191 |
| 1930s | #1236 |
| 1940s | #1405 |
| 1950s | #1758 |
| 1960s | #2133 |
| 1970s | #2834 |
| 1980s | #4266 |
| 1990s | #10188 |
| 2000s | #15232 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Jimmy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jimmy alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jimmy in 2025?
- Jimmy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jimmy most popular?
- Jimmy peaked in 1932, reaching #979 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jimmy with classmates?
- Jimmy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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