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Jimmy
BoyMeaning of Jimmy: Hebrew: 'supplanter'
Jimmy is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 852nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 382nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#852
291 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#382
109 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
290,955
First recorded 1883 · peak 1947
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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