Jimmie

Boy's name

Jimmie is a diminutive form of the name James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."

Meaning Supplanter
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 34 Falling
Peak year 1934

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jimmie Johnson - NASCAR driver, 7-time Cup Series champion.
  • Jimmie Foxx - MLB Hall of Famer, 500+ home runs.
  • Jimmie Rodgers - "Father of Country Music," influential singer-songwriter.
  • Jimmie Walker - Actor, known for role in "Good Times."
  • Jimmie Lunceford - Jazz bandleader, influential swing era musician.
  • Jimmie Davis - Country music singer, Governor of Louisiana.
  • Jimmie Vaughan - Blues guitarist, member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
  • Jimmie Angel - American aviator, Angel Falls namesake.
  • Jimmie Nicol - Drummer, briefly replaced Ringo Starr in The Beatles.
  • Jimmie Dodd - Actor, host of "The Mickey Mouse Club."

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