Jimmy
Male name · ↓ Falling
118,591
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
#811
Rank 2023
1883
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Jimmy
Jimmy is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 118,591 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 29 births |
| 1890s | 275 births |
| 1900s | 658 births |
| 1910s | 866 births |
| 1920s | 3,491 births |
| 1930s | 16,065 births |
| 1940s | 26,504 births |
| 1950s | 22,301 births |
| 1960s | 18,831 births |
| 1970s | 10,789 births |
| 1980s | 7,603 births |
| 1990s | 5,475 births |
| 2000s | 3,879 births |
| 2010s | 1,424 births |
| 2020s | 401 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jimmy?
Jimmy has been given to 118,591 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 3,315 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #811.
Is Jimmy a boy or girl name?
Jimmy is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Jimmy most popular?
Jimmy was most popular in 1947, when 3,315 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Jimmy?
Jimmy first appeared in US records in 1883.