Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter, God May Protect, Holder of Heels, Form of James
Pronunciation: JIH-mee, /ˈdʒɪ.mi/, JH IH M IY
Popularity Rank: #504
Derived from the name James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. Jimmy is a popular diminutive form used in English-speaking countries.
The name Jimmy is of Hebrew origin and means Supplanter, God May Protect, Holder of Heels, Form of James, One who Supplants, Held by the Heel, Name in the Bible. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jimmy is commonly found in United States of America, France, Colombia, and 96 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JIH-mee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒɪ.mi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH IH M IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Jimmy is recorded 113,781 times globally, ranking it as the 504th most common name worldwide.
Jimmy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 25,178 occurrences, making it the 213th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Jimmy is found among 1 in every 53 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #213 | 1 : 72 |
| France | #266 | 1 : 97 |
| Colombia | #321 | 1 : 156 |
| United Kingdom | #277 | 1 : 78 |
| Malaysia | #118 | 1 : 322 |
| Peru | #245 | 1 : 177 |
| South Africa | #396 | 1 : 480 |
| Hong Kong | #96 | 1 : 122 |
| Singapore | #73 | 1 : 190 |
| Italy | #932 | 1 : 401 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jimmy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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