What does the name Jimmy mean?

The name Jimmy means "Supplanter".

What is the origin of the name Jimmy?

Jimmy is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 282 babies were named Jimmy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jimmy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 282 ↘

All-Time Total: 287,984

Peak Year: 1947

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

Boy names closely related to Jimmy

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Girl names closely related to Jimmy

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Names with similar meaning to Jimmy

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Births per year in the United States

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