Jimmie
A diminutive of the male given name James.
Every Jimmie since 1880 — 135,266 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jimmie
Jimmie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,700 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 135,266 American babies have been named Jimmie — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1934, when 3,451 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Jimmie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jimmie 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 | 5 | #15,961 | 30 | #3,700 |
| 2024 | — | — | 34 | #3,423 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,204 | 47 | #2,753 |
| 2022 | — | — | 39 | #3,130 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,578 | 54 | #2,475 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,191 | 66 | #2,122 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,046 | 51 | #2,564 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,752 | 53 | #2,457 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,915 | 72 | #1,986 |
| 2016 | — | — | 69 | #2,057 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,335 | 72 | #2,005 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,734 | 80 | #1,851 |
| 2013 | — | — | 94 | #1,628 |
| 2012 | — | — | 91 | #1,683 |
| 2011 | — | — | 90 | #1,672 |
| 2010 | — | — | 111 | #1,476 |
| 2009 | — | — | 104 | #1,567 |
| 2008 | — | — | 112 | #1,474 |
| 2007 | — | — | 111 | #1,453 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,912 | 127 | #1,304 |
| 2005 | — | — | 100 | #1,465 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,120 | 128 | #1,200 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,679 | 143 | #1,085 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,406 | 111 | #1,232 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,698 | 154 | #992 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,252 | 160 | #954 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,816 | 194 | #770 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,958 | 332 | #555 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,531 | 341 | #470 |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,455 | 484 | #363 |
| 1975 | 63 | #1,579 | 577 | #312 |
| 1970 | 95 | #1,198 | 817 | #266 |
| 1965 | 102 | #1,038 | 948 | #239 |
| 1960 | 114 | #1,007 | 1,305 | #216 |
| 1955 | 196 | #669 | 1,386 | #192 |
| 1950 | 274 | #488 | 1,901 | #141 |
| 1945 | 390 | #348 | 2,294 | #102 |
| 1940 | 478 | #288 | 2,408 | #86 |
| 1935 | 550 | #261 | 2,829 | #69 |
| 1930 | 575 | #261 | 2,255 | #86 |
| 1925 | 560 | #283 | 1,485 | #121 |
| 1920 | 385 | #332 | 1,024 | #147 |
| 1915 | 248 | #385 | 611 | #183 |
| 1910 | 130 | #349 | 259 | #125 |
| 1905 | 106 | #327 | 136 | #152 |
| 1900 | 98 | #339 | 118 | #178 |
| 1895 | 43 | #435 | 65 | #216 |
| 1890 | 45 | #375 | 34 | #297 |
| 1885 | 28 | #388 | 25 | #349 |
| 1880 | 15 | #440 | 24 | #352 |
Famous people named Jimmie
- Jimmie Angel Explorer · 1899–1956
- Jimmie Rodgers Singer · 1897–1933
- Jimmie Nicol Musician · b. 1939
- Jimmie Vaughan Musician · b. 1951
- Jimmie Davis Singer · 1899–2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jimmie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name James.
How popular is the name Jimmie in 2025?
Jimmie ranked #3,700 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jimmie?
135,266 babies have been named Jimmie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jimmie most popular?
Jimmie peaked in 1934, when 3,451 newborns received the name.
Is Jimmie a boy or girl name?
Jimmie is used for both: about 17% of babies named Jimmie have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Jimmie rising or falling?
Jimmie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jimmie?
Well-known people named Jimmie include Jimmie Angel (explorer), Jimmie Rodgers (singer), Jimmie Nicol (musician).