Jimmy
Jimmy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or holder of the heel.
Origin and history
Jimmy is traditionally an English diminutive of James, originating from the Hebrew name Jacob. Although historically used primarily for males, over 2,200 females in the United States have been given the name since 1880. Today, feminine usage of Jimmy is unranked and exceptionally rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,218 babies in the United States have been named Jimmy since 1880. It ranks #3734 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.2 %)
- CA (12.4 %)
- AL (8.1 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- TN (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 207 |
| 1930-1940 | 353 |
| 1940-1950 | 366 |
| 1950-1960 | 345 |
| 1960-1970 | 322 |
| 1970-1980 | 268 |
| 1980-1990 | 189 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jimmy developed in medieval England as a rhyming diminutive for Jim, itself a short form of James.
- Female usage of the name Jimmy in the U.S. peaked during the 1930s and 1940s alongside other masculine names used for girls.