Jimmey
Jimmey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; one who follows.
Origin and history
Jimmey is a variant spelling of Jimmy, which derives from the name James and ultimately from the Hebrew name Jacob. The name means 'supplanter' or 'may God protect'. It saw limited use in the United States during the mid-20th century as a phonetic variant.
Popularity in the United States
904 babies in the United States have been named Jimmey since 1880. It ranks #3774 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- AR (27.3 %)
- CA (22.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 144 |
| 1940-1950 | 211 |
| 1950-1960 | 184 |
| 1960-1970 | 165 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jim
Fun facts
- Jimmey is an alternative spelling of Jimmy, created by adding an 'e' before the final 'y'.
- The name experienced its highest relative usage in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.