Jimmy
Peaked at #41 nationally in 1944, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1883, Jimmy has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jimmy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#981
in 1932
Last ranked
#16631
in 2002
Years tracked
88
1911–2002
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1911, Jimmy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1932, ranking #981 nationally with 52 babies given the name that year.
Jimmy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2002, when it stood at #16631.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #16,631 | 5 |
| 2000 | #16,144 | 5 |
| 1998 | #11,679 | 7 |
| 1997 | #14,755 | 5 |
| 1996 | #14,489 | 5 |
| 1994 | #8,411 | 10 |
| 1993 | #9,060 | 9 |
| 1992 | #9,887 | 8 |
Jimmy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#41
in 1944
Current rank
#859
in 2024
Years tracked
139
1883–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Jimmy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1944, ranking #41 nationally with 6,320 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #522 (2014) to #859 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Jimmy ranks #859 nationally for boys, with 282 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #859 | 282 |
| 2023 | #821 | 298 |
| 2022 | #777 | 325 |
| 2021 | #755 | 334 |
| 2020 | #727 | 340 |
| 2019 | #673 | 385 |
| 2018 | #654 | 392 |
| 2017 | #594 | 460 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jimmy most popular?
Jimmy was most popular in 1944, when it ranked #41 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jimmy 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 Jimmy?
At least 290,651 babies have been recorded with the name Jimmy in the US since 1883, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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