Boy
Jimmy
supplanter, one who follows
About Jimmy
Jimmy is pure joy wrapped up in two syllables. This name doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's precisely its charm. There's an everyman quality to Jimmy that makes it universally appealing—friendly, approachable, and genuinely likeable. While technically a diminutive of James, Jimmy has long stood on its own as a complete name, carrying none of the formality of its longer counterpart. The double 'm' gives it a bouncy, energetic feel that suits an active, social child who brings light into every room. Jimmy ages interestingly; it maintains its youthful spirit even as its bearer grows older, perhaps explaining why so many successful adults proudly keep this name rather than transitioning to James. There's authenticity to Jimmy—it suggests someone who's comfortable in their own skin, who doesn't need airs or pretense. For parents wanting a name that's classic without being stuffy, common enough to be familiar yet distinct enough to have personality, Jimmy offers that rare combination beautifully.
Popularity of the Name Jimmy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #765 | ||||
| 1884 | #816 | ||||
| 1890 | #619 | ||||
| 1891 | #539 | ||||
| 1892 | #770 | ||||
| 1893 | #732 | ||||
| 1894 | #527 | ||||
| 1895 | #626 | ||||
| 1896 | #569 | ||||
| 1897 | #704 | ||||
| 1898 | #515 | ||||
| 1899 | #531 | ||||
| 1900 | #332 | ||||
| 1901 | #458 | ||||
| 1902 | #516 | ||||
| 1903 | #387 | ||||
| 1904 | #398 | ||||
| 1905 | #441 | ||||
| 1906 | #318 | ||||
| 1907 | #431 | ||||
| 1908 | #417 | ||||
| 1909 | #380 | ||||
| 1910 | #361 | ||||
| 1911 | #433 | ||||
| 1912 | #442 | ||||
| 1913 | #443 | ||||
| 1914 | #478 | ||||
| 1915 | #472 | ||||
| 1916 | #431 | ||||
| 1917 | #427 | ||||
| 1918 | #416 | ||||
| 1919 | #374 | ||||
| 1920 | #325 | ||||
| 1921 | #297 | ||||
| 1922 | #288 | ||||
| 1923 | #268 | ||||
| 1924 | #250 | ||||
| 1925 | #198 | ||||
| 1926 | #166 | ||||
| 1927 | #158 | ||||
| 1928 | #138 | ||||
| 1929 | #115 | ||||
| 1930 | #102 | ||||
| 1931 | #89 | ||||
| 1932 | #76 | ||||
| 1933 | #64 | ||||
| 1934 | #56 | ||||
| 1935 | #47 | ||||
| 1936 | #46 | ||||
| 1937 | #45 | ||||
| 1938 | #45 | ||||
| 1939 | #43 | ||||
| 1940 | #44 | ||||
| 1941 | #45 | ||||
| 1942 | #47 | ||||
| 1943 | #42 | ||||
| 1944 | #41 | ||||
| 1945 | #41 | ||||
| 1946 | #42 | #176 | |||
| 1947 | #44 | ||||
| 1948 | #50 | #186 | |||
| 1949 | #53 | ||||
| 1950 | #55 | ||||
| 1951 | #62 | ||||
| 1952 | #72 | ||||
| 1953 | #72 | ||||
| 1954 | #74 | ||||
| 1955 | #78 | ||||
| 1956 | #78 | ||||
| 1957 | #77 | #211 | |||
| 1958 | #73 | ||||
| 1959 | #69 | #216 | |||
| 1960 | #69 | #231 | |||
| 1961 | #71 | ||||
| 1962 | #75 | #196 | |||
| 1963 | #78 | ||||
| 1964 | #78 | ||||
| 1965 | #81 | ||||
| 1966 | #77 | #235 | #281 | ||
| 1967 | #74 | ||||
| 1968 | #77 | ||||
| 1969 | #79 | ||||
| 1970 | #86 | #240 | |||
| 1971 | #93 | ||||
| 1972 | #97 | ||||
| 1973 | #95 | ||||
| 1974 | #99 | ||||
| 1975 | #111 | #233 | #359 | ||
| 1976 | #101 | ||||
| 1977 | #98 | #264 | |||
| 1978 | #118 | #257 | |||
| 1979 | #123 | #358 | |||
| 1980 | #126 | #259 | |||
| 1981 | #129 | ||||
| 1982 | #132 | ||||
| 1983 | #127 | #252 | |||
| 1984 | #134 | #304 | #265 | ||
| 1985 | #149 | #307 | |||
| 1986 | #150 | #312 | |||
| 1987 | #155 | #244 | #244 | ||
| 1988 | #161 | #350 | |||
| 1989 | #175 | #339 | |||
| 1990 | #172 | #304 | |||
| 1991 | #184 | #284 | #226 | #100 | |
| 1992 | #200 | #269 | #375 | #112 | |
| 1993 | #199 | #234 | #291 | #108 | |
| 1994 | #210 | #235 | #316 | #112 | |
| 1995 | #220 | #345 | #380 | #115 | |
| 1996 | #223 | #138 | |||
| 1997 | #244 | #357 | #286 | #145 | |
| 1998 | #265 | #317 | #234 | #148 | |
| 1999 | #272 | #362 | #218 | #357 | #173 |
| 2000 | #272 | #337 | #327 | #182 | |
| 2001 | #277 | #342 | #288 | #287 | #199 |
| 2002 | #266 | #356 | #349 | #301 | #201 |
| 2003 | #278 | #285 | #359 | #241 | |
| 2004 | #280 | #276 | #312 | #314 | #333 |
| 2005 | #303 | #271 | #272 | #234 | #274 |
| 2006 | #325 | #303 | #291 | #276 | #319 |
| 2007 | #332 | #283 | #206 | #457 | #332 |
| 2008 | #355 | #336 | #347 | #340 | #448 |
| 2009 | #368 | #321 | #220 | #257 | #460 |
| 2010 | #373 | #330 | #309 | #361 | #416 |
| 2011 | #418 | #331 | #217 | #293 | #528 |
| 2012 | #463 | #329 | #209 | #371 | #473 |
| 2013 | #480 | #344 | #246 | #288 | #481 |
| 2014 | #522 | #311 | #246 | #308 | #479 |
| 2015 | #576 | #358 | #218 | #363 | #670 |
| 2016 | #557 | #341 | #202 | #321 | #536 |
| 2017 | #594 | #314 | #244 | #302 | #602 |
| 2018 | #654 | #339 | #358 | #318 | #575 |
| 2019 | #673 | #369 | #329 | #261 | #601 |
| 2020 | #727 | #410 | #316 | #406 | #788 |
| 2021 | #756 | #406 | #272 | #331 | #761 |
| 2022 | #778 | #395 | #314 | #309 | #847 |
| 2023 | #821 | #393 | #299 | #848 | |
| 2024 | #850 | #407 | #303 | #264 | |
| 2025 | #847 | #430 | #285 | #844 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jimmy
Names Similar to Jimmy
Nicknames for Jimmy
- Jim
- James
- Jimbo
- J.J.
Famous People Named Jimmy
| Jimmy Carter | 39th President of the United States |
| Jimmy Fallon | American comedian and television host |
| Jimmy Page | English musician and member of the band Led Zeppelin |
| Jimmy Stewart | American actor known for his roles in classic films like "It's a Wonderful Life" |
| Jimmy Kimmel | American television host and comedian |
| Jimmy Butler | American professional basketball player |
| Jimmy Johnson | Former American football coach and television analyst |
| Jimmy Durante | American comedian and actor |
| Jimmy Connors | Former professional tennis player |
| Jimmy Smits | American actor known for his roles in TV shows like "NYPD Blue" |
| Jimmy Wales | Co-founder of Wikipedia |
| Jimmy Choo | Malaysian fashion designer |
| Jimmy Chamberlin | American musician and drummer for the band The Smashing Pumpkins |
| Jimmy Snuka | Former professional wrestler |
| Jimmy Greaves | English footballer and commentator |
| Jimmy Reed | American blues musician |
| Jimmy Buffett | American singer-songwriter and businessman |
| Jimmy Carr | British comedian and television presenter |
| Jimmy Cliff | Jamaican musician and reggae icon |
Characters Named Jimmy
| Jimmy Neutron | Protagonist of the animated TV series "Jimmy Neutron - Boy Genius" |
| Jimmy Olsen | Fictional character in the Superman comic book series |
| Jimmy Darmody | Character in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" |
| Jimmy Hopkins | Protagonist in the video game "Bully" |
| Jimmy Pesto | Character in the TV series "Bob's Burgers" |
| Jimmy Valmer | Character in the TV show "South Park" |
| Jimmy Darling | Character in the TV series "American Horror Story - Freak Show" |
| Jimmy McNulty | Character in the TV series "The Wire" |
| Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr. | Protagonist in the movie "8 Mile" |
| Jimmy Kudo | Conan Edogawa - Protagonist in the manga and anime series "Detective Conan" |
| Jimmy Price | Character in the movie "Baby Driver" |
| Jimmy Shive-Overly | Character in the TV show "You're the Worst" |
| Jimmy Valiant | Character in the video game series "Grand Theft Auto" |
| Jimmy Santiago Baca | Character in the memoir "A Place to Stand" by the real-life Jimmy Santiago Baca |
| Jimmy Pesto Jr. | Character in the TV series "Bob's Burgers" |
| Jimmy Woo | Character in the video game "Marvel's Avengers" |
| Jimmy McGill | Character in the video game "The Walking Dead - Saints & Sinners" |