Find out how popular the first name Jimmie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jimmie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jimmie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 94% of people named Jimmie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 46 male babies and 6 female babies born with the name Jimmie.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 6 baby girls were named Jimmie in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Jimmie

The given name Jimmie is an English diminutive form of the male name James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Bible, where it refers to one of the patriarchs of the Israelites, the son of Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob was later renamed Israel by God, and his name became associated with the nation of Israel.

The name James emerged as an English form of Jacob during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name James is found in the New Testament, where it refers to two of Jesus' apostles: James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. The name gained popularity in the Christian world due to its association with these biblical figures.

The diminutive form Jimmie arose as a shortened version of James, likely during the late Middle Ages or early modern period. It became a common nickname or pet name for those named James, particularly in English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jimmie can be found in historical records from the 16th century. For example, Jimmie Browne was an English pirate active in the Caribbean Sea in the late 1500s.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the given name Jimmie, including:

1. Jimmie Rodgers (1897-1933), an American singer-songwriter known as the "Father of Country Music."
2. Jimmie Foxx (1907-1967), an American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
3. Jimmie Dodd (1910-1964), an American actor and musician best known as the leader of the Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club television series.
4. Jimmie Lunceford (1902-1947), an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader during the swing era.
5. Jimmie Heuga (1943-2010), an American alpine ski racer and pioneer in the development of adaptive sports for people with disabilities.

The name Jimmie has been a popular choice throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom. While its popularity has waned in recent decades, it remains a recognizable and historically significant name with roots dating back to ancient Hebrew and biblical times.

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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