Shimmy
boy name#10695 in 2025Shimmy entered the US charts in 2020, peaked at #6517 in 2023, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2020–2025
#10695
rank today
#6517
peak (2023)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2020s | #9911 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shimmy has been most popular in NY, NJ.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shimmy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Shimmy is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Shimmys are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shimmy in 2025?
- Shimmy ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shimmy most popular?
- Shimmy peaked in 2023, reaching #6517 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shimmy with classmates?
- Shimmy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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