Jimbob
A masculine name, a diminutive form of James or Jim.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jimbob. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jimbob today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jimbob births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jimbob. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jimbob. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,917
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Jimbob: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jimbob by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jimbob during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jimbob
The name Jimbob is a modern compound name, formed by combining the common English names Jim and Bob. It first emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
The name Jim is a diminutive form of the name James, which derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob). Bob, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the name Robert, which comes from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame."
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the specific name Jimbob, it is a relatively recent invention, likely born out of a playful combination of two common names. Its popularity can be attributed to the casual and informal nature of compound names in English-speaking cultures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jimbob can be found in the character Jimbob Walton from the 1970s television series "The Waltons." This character, played by actor Conard Fowkes, helped to popularize the name in popular culture.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jimbob, although it remains relatively uncommon. Here are five examples:
1. Jimbob Burnquist (born 1976) - A professional skateboarder from Brazil, known for his innovative tricks and multiple X Games medals.
2. Jimbob Walker (born 1981) - An English singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Machine Head.
3. Jimbob Bivins (born 1982) - An American artist and illustrator, known for his intricate ink drawings and collaborations with various brands and publications.
4. Jimbob Billones (born 1988) - A Filipino professional basketball player who has played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and other leagues.
5. Jimbob Hobbs (born 1994) - An American gamer and professional esports player, known for his achievements in the game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
While the name Jimbob may not have a deep historical or cultural significance, its playful and informal nature has allowed it to carve a niche in modern popular culture and become associated with individuals from various walks of life.
People
Jimbob + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jimbob as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jimbob: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jimbob?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jimbob going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jimbob a common name?
We classify Jimbob as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jimbob most popular?
The single biggest year for Jimbob was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jimbob is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jimbob in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jimbob a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jimbob in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jimbob still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jimbob in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jimbob can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jimbob as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jimbob, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.