Jimmie
Jimmie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or may God protect.
Origin and history
Jimmie is a diminutive of James, derived from the Late Latin Jacobus and ultimately from the Hebrew name Jacob. Historically used for both boys and girls in the United States, it gained traction as a feminine given name in the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is an uncommon choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
22,999 babies in the United States have been named Jimmie since 1880. It ranks #964 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26 %)
- AL (14.5 %)
- MS (11.9 %)
- GA (11.3 %)
- AR (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 280 |
| 1890-1900 | 522 |
| 1900-1910 | 976 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,441 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,772 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,462 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,390 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,094 |
| 1960-1970 | 993 |
| 1970-1980 | 575 |
| 1980-1990 | 259 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 32 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Fun facts
- Though predominantly given to males, Jimmie saw notable mid-century usage for females in the United States.
- It belongs to an era of American naming trends where informal 'ie' or 'y' ending nicknames were registered directly on birth certificates.