Jimmy
boy name#846 in 2025Jimmy entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #41 in 1944, ranks #846 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1883–2025
#846
rank today
#41
peak (1944)
291
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #872 |
| 1890s | #597 |
| 1900s | #403 |
| 1910s | #427 |
| 1920s | #220 |
| 1930s | #61 |
| 1940s | #45 |
| 1950s | #71 |
| 1960s | #76 |
| 1970s | #102 |
| 1980s | #144 |
| 1990s | #219 |
| 2000s | #305 |
| 2010s | #531 |
| 2020s | #796 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jimmy has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 192,000 people named Jimmy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jimmy alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 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 ranks #846 among US boy names in 2025, with 291 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jimmy most popular?
- Jimmy peaked in 1944, reaching #41 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jimmy with classmates?
- Jimmy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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