Jimena
Every Jimena since 1966 — 17,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jimena
Jimena is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #578 in 2025 with 515 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 17,042 American babies have been named Jimena. Its peak came in 2016, when 830 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jimena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jimena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 515 | #578 | — | — |
| 2024 | 565 | #537 | — | — |
| 2023 | 640 | #479 | — | — |
| 2022 | 636 | #498 | — | — |
| 2021 | 649 | #484 | — | — |
| 2020 | 591 | #513 | — | — |
| 2019 | 661 | #473 | — | — |
| 2018 | 714 | #448 | — | — |
| 2017 | 778 | #407 | — | — |
| 2016 | 830 | #401 | — | — |
| 2015 | 693 | #457 | — | — |
| 2014 | 731 | #439 | — | — |
| 2013 | 670 | #454 | — | — |
| 2012 | 641 | #477 | — | — |
| 2011 | 716 | #437 | — | — |
| 2010 | 797 | #403 | — | — |
| 2009 | 806 | #392 | — | — |
| 2008 | 803 | #402 | — | — |
| 2007 | 595 | #525 | — | — |
| 2006 | 669 | #471 | — | — |
| 2005 | 811 | #387 | — | — |
| 2004 | 640 | #464 | 8 | #8,499 |
| 2003 | 542 | #520 | — | — |
| 2002 | 499 | #550 | — | — |
| 2001 | 262 | #875 | — | — |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,222 | — | — |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,176 | — | — |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,749 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,876 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,029 | — | — |
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| 1970 | 5 | #8,529 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jimena
- Jimena Díaz Politician · 1046–1116
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jimena in 2025?
Jimena ranked #578 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 515 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jimena?
17,042 babies have been named Jimena in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jimena most popular?
Jimena peaked in 2016, when 830 newborns received the name.
Is Jimena a boy or girl name?
Jimena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jimena rising or falling?
Jimena has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jimena?
Well-known people named Jimena include Jimena Díaz (politician).