Jimique
A unique and inventive name with no clear origin or defined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jimique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jimique today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jimique births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jimique. 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 Jimique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,700
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Jimique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jimique 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 Jimique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jimique
The given name Jimique has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages of the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "jimik," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name was likely used to describe a person with a strong and resilient character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jimique can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets from the city-state of Uruk, located in present-day Iraq. These tablets, which date back to around 2500 BCE, contain records of various individuals, including some with the name Jimique.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Jimique gained popularity among the ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Jimique of Kish, a high-ranking official who served under the reign of King Sargon of Akkad.
In the later Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, the name Jimique was associated with a prominent scholar and scribe known as Jimique of Babylon. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics.
As civilizations and cultures evolved, the name Jimique spread to other regions, taking on various spellings and pronunciations. In ancient Egypt, around 1500 BCE, a high-ranking official named Jimique served in the court of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
During the classical Greek period, around 500 BCE, a philosopher named Jimique of Miletus was known for his teachings on the nature of the universe and the concept of the "prime mover."
In the medieval period, around 1200 CE, a renowned poet and writer from Persia named Jimique al-Rumi gained recognition for his works on spirituality and mysticism, which had a significant influence on Islamic literature.
Throughout history, the name Jimique has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and societies.
People
Jimique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jimique 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
Jimique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jimique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jimique 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jimique a common name?
We classify Jimique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jimique most popular?
The single biggest year for Jimique was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jimique is about 29 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 Jimique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jimique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jimique 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 Jimique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jimique 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 Jimique 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 are called Jimique?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.