Jimmy
jim-ee
Popularity
#859
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
290,651
Peak Year
#7,938 in 1947
First Recorded
1883
Style
Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Jimmy Carter
Former President of the United States
Jimmy Fallon
American television host, comedian, actor, writer
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