Jim
Every Jim since 1880 — 153,938 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jim
Jim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,159 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 153,938 American babies have been named Jim. Its peak came in 1959, when 5,697 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 38 | #3,159 |
| 2024 | — | — | 23 | #4,494 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,060 |
| 2022 | — | — | 34 | #3,437 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,212 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,952 |
| 2019 | — | — | 39 | #3,076 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,022 |
| 2017 | — | — | 37 | #3,158 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,811 |
| 2015 | — | — | 42 | #2,831 |
| 2014 | — | — | 63 | #2,164 |
| 2013 | — | — | 60 | #2,188 |
| 2012 | — | — | 58 | #2,250 |
| 2011 | — | — | 61 | #2,157 |
| 2010 | — | — | 64 | #2,106 |
| 2009 | — | — | 61 | #2,193 |
| 2008 | — | — | 88 | #1,727 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79 | #1,837 |
| 2006 | — | — | 97 | #1,542 |
| 2005 | — | — | 92 | #1,540 |
| 2004 | — | — | 102 | #1,400 |
| 2003 | — | — | 101 | #1,351 |
| 2002 | — | — | 117 | #1,197 |
| 2001 | — | — | 105 | #1,271 |
| 2000 | — | — | 120 | #1,157 |
| 1995 | — | — | 158 | #861 |
| 1990 | — | — | 219 | #685 |
| 1985 | — | — | 207 | #608 |
| 1980 | — | — | 302 | #486 |
| 1975 | — | — | 439 | #372 |
| 1970 | — | — | 1,259 | #204 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,634 | 2,772 | #116 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,940 | 5,549 | #75 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,932 | 1,699 | #167 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,987 | 1,930 | #139 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,666 | 3,625 | #68 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,154 | 2,715 | #78 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,151 | 2,244 | #90 |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,064 | 1,464 | #125 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,692 | 1,124 | #147 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,222 | 838 | #165 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,704 | 668 | #170 |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,295 | 331 | #100 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,804 | 236 | #95 |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,367 | 399 | #68 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,710 | 278 | #71 |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,144 | 336 | #62 |
| 1885 | — | — | 370 | #46 |
| 1880 | — | — | 345 | #49 |
Famous people named Jim
- Jim Carrey Actor · b. 1962
- Jim Mattis Politician · b. 1950
- Jim Jones Extremist · 1931–1978
- Jim Clark Racing driver · 1936–1968
- Jim Jarmusch Film director · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jim in 2025?
Jim ranked #3,159 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jim?
153,938 babies have been named Jim in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jim most popular?
Jim peaked in 1959, when 5,697 newborns received the name.
Is Jim a boy or girl name?
Jim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jim rising or falling?
Jim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jim?
Well-known people named Jim include Jim Carrey (actor), Jim Mattis (politician), Jim Jones (extremist).