Jim
Peaked at #45 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jim has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jim — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1126
in 1892
Last ranked
#11104
in 1984
Years tracked
75
1888–1984
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Jim reached its peak popularity for girls in 1892, ranking #1126 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Jim hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1984, when it stood at #11104.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | #11,104 | 5 |
| 1973 | #8,947 | 5 |
| 1971 | #6,251 | 8 |
| 1969 | #4,552 | 11 |
| 1968 | #5,873 | 7 |
| 1967 | #4,153 | 11 |
| 1966 | #6,998 | 5 |
| 1965 | #4,634 | 9 |
Jim — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#45
in 1882
Current rank
#4475
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jim reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #45 nationally with 396 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2164 (2014) to #4475 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Jim ranks #4475 nationally for boys, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,475 | 23 |
| 2023 | #4,161 | 26 |
| 2022 | #3,437 | 34 |
| 2021 | #3,208 | 37 |
| 2020 | #2,952 | 40 |
| 2019 | #3,075 | 39 |
| 2018 | #3,020 | 39 |
| 2017 | #3,157 | 37 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jim most popular?
Jim was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #45 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jim becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jim?
At least 153,899 babies have been recorded with the name Jim in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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