Jimi
A rare spelling variant of Jimmy, diminutive of the male given name James.
Every Jimi since 1944 — 1,908 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jimi
Jimi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1944, 1,908 American babies have been named Jimi — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jimi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jimi 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,356 | 6 | #11,580 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,298 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,332 | 16 | #5,657 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,190 | 13 | #6,453 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,045 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,627 | 13 | #6,519 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,398 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,423 | 11 | #7,362 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,960 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,271 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,467 | 20 | #4,711 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,135 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,766 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,270 | 16 | #5,595 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,113 | 15 | #5,938 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,564 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,430 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,671 | 23 | #3,989 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,888 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,702 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,405 | 22 | #3,855 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,500 | 16 | #4,775 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,427 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,354 | 26 | #2,804 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,535 | 23 | #2,821 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,211 | 15 | #3,140 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,672 | 25 | #2,139 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,555 | 28 | #1,768 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,251 | 29 | #1,593 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,051 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,984 | 8 | #3,206 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,288 | 10 | #2,669 |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Jimi
- Jimi Hendrix Musician · 1942–1970
- Jimi Jamison Singer · 1951–2014
- Jimi Mistry Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jimi mean?
A rare spelling variant of Jimmy, diminutive of the male given name James.
How popular is the name Jimi in 2025?
Jimi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jimi?
1,908 babies have been named Jimi in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jimi most popular?
Jimi peaked in 1971, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Jimi a boy or girl name?
Jimi is used for both: about 35% of babies named Jimi have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Jimi rising or falling?
Jimi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jimi?
Well-known people named Jimi include Jimi Hendrix (musician), Jimi Jamison (singer), Jimi Mistry (actor).