Jimmy

Jimmy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 282 boys in the United States.

Jimmy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɪmi/

About the name Jimmy

Jimmy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jimmy first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #41 in 1944, and in 2024 282 babies received the name — 288,433 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jimmy in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#41 in 1944
Peak year
1947
Babies named Jimmy in 2024
282
Total since 1880
288,433

Jimmy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#240 in 2004
Babies named Jimmy in 2025
93
Total since 1996
3,669

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jimmy mean?

The meaning of Jimmy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jimmy a boy or girl name?

Jimmy is a boy name. In 2024, 282 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jimmy?

Jimmy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jimmy?

Jimmy first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #41 in 1944, and 282 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jimmy?

Jimmy is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɪmi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.