Jimmi
A diminutive of the male given name James.
Every Jimmi since 1943 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jimmi
Jimmi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1943, 330 American babies have been named Jimmi — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1972, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jimmi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jimmi 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,152 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,486 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,291 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,673 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,439 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,916 | 7 | #6,771 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,828 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,691 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,153 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,874 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,011 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,768 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,239 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,264 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jimmi
- Jimmi Simpson Actor · b. 1975
- Jimmi Madsen Cyclist · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jimmi mean?
A diminutive of the male given name James.
How popular is the name Jimmi in 2025?
Jimmi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jimmi?
330 babies have been named Jimmi in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jimmi most popular?
Jimmi peaked in 1972, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Jimmi a boy or girl name?
Jimmi is used for both: about 85% of babies named Jimmi have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Jimmi rising or falling?
Jimmi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jimmi?
Well-known people named Jimmi include Jimmi Simpson (actor), Jimmi Madsen (cyclist).