Find out how popular the first name Jimin has been for the last 35 years (from 1990 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jimin by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Jimin is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 66% of people named Jimin being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jimin.

The history of the first name Jimin

The name Jimin originates from Korean and is a combination of two words: "ji" meaning "wisdom" and "min" meaning "bright" or "intelligent." Thus, the name Jimin can be interpreted as "wise and bright" or "intelligent wisdom."

The earliest recorded use of the name Jimin dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE) in Korea. During this period, it was common for names to be derived from Sino-Korean vocabulary, reflecting the influence of Chinese culture on Korean naming traditions.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Jimin was a renowned Confucian scholar and poet, Jimin Yi (1328-1392 CE). He served as a high-ranking official during the Goryeo Dynasty and is known for his contributions to Korean literature and philosophy.

In the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897 CE), the name Jimin continued to be popular among the scholarly elite. One notable figure was Jimin Kim (1572-1623 CE), a renowned Confucian scholar and calligrapher who played a significant role in the development of Korean Confucian thought.

During the Korean Empire (1897-1910 CE), Jimin Park (1859-1932 CE) was a prominent independence activist and one of the leaders of the Korean independence movement against Japanese colonial rule.

In more recent history, Jimin Park (born 1995) is a South Korean singer and dancer, best known as a member of the globally successful K-pop group BTS. His stage name, Jimin, has helped popularize the name internationally.

Other notable figures with the name Jimin include Jimin Choi (born 1945), a South Korean classical pianist and composer, and Jimin Lee (born 1972), a South Korean actress known for her roles in television dramas and films.

While the name Jimin has its roots in Korean culture, it has transcended its origins and gained recognition worldwide, particularly in recent decades, thanks to the popularity of Korean entertainment and cultural exports.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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