Jimmer
A shortened form of the name "James", potentially from a nickname.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Jimmer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jimmer today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jimmer births was 2011 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jimmer. 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 Jimmer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2011
9 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#8,390
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jimmer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jimmer 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 Jimmer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jimmer
The name Jimmer has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word "gimbari," which translates to "gem-bearer" or "jewel-bearer." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as jewelers or those who held significant wealth or status within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jimmer can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing portions of the Gothic translation of the Bible. In this text, the name appears as "Jimmers," referring to a person of notable importance within the Gothic community.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jimmer gained popularity across various Germanic regions, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. During this period, several historical figures bore the name, including Jimmer von Aachen (1120-1185), a renowned architect and stonemason who contributed to the construction of several iconic cathedrals in the Rhineland region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jimmer von Gransee (1260-1321), a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Teutonic Knights' campaigns against pagan tribes in the Baltic region. His exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time, cementing his place in the annals of medieval history.
In the 16th century, the name Jimmer gained further recognition with the emergence of Jimmer Seiler (1495-1567), a German scholar and humanist who was instrumental in promoting the study of classical literature and philosophy during the Renaissance period. His writings and teachings influenced generations of intellectuals and played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the time.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Jimmer Hoffmann (1735-1806) was a prominent German artist known for his exquisite landscape paintings and etchings. His works captured the beauty of the German countryside and gained widespread acclaim, earning him a place among the most celebrated artists of the Romantic era.
It is worth noting that while the name Jimmer has deep roots in Germanic history and culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and languages over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic word "gimbari," reflecting the name's connection to wealth, status, and the art of jewelry-making.
People
Jimmer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jimmer 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
Jimmer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jimmer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jimmer 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Jimmer a common name?
We classify Jimmer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jimmer most popular?
The single biggest year for Jimmer was 2011, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jimmer is about 15 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 Jimmer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jimmer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jimmer 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 Jimmer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jimmer 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 Jimmer 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 Americans are named Jimmer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.