Jimmy
- Meaning
- Supplanter
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What does Jimmy mean?
Jimmy means “supplanter”.
Jimmy is a short form of James. It shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with that name. Through James, it has a biblical connection.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Jimmy yet.
How popular is Jimmy?
United States · 2025Explore how often Jimmy is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #847 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Jimmy
- 291 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 1.7% More than 2024
Jimmy over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #847 | 291 |
| 2024 | Boys | #850 | 286 |
| 2023 | Boys | #821 | 299 |
| 2022 | Boys | #778 | 325 |
| 2021 | Boys | #756 | 335 |
| 2020 | Boys | #727 | 340 |
| 2019 | Boys | #673 | 385 |
| 2018 | Boys | #654 | 392 |
| 2017 | Boys | #594 | 460 |
| 2016 | Boys | #557 | 517 |
| 2015 | Boys | #576 | 488 |
| 2014 | Boys | #522 | 536 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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James
Mostly boys- Meaning
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Mostly boys- Meaning
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Thiago
Mostly boys- Meaning
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Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Jimmy.
Jake
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Jimmy.
Jamie
Unisex- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Jimmy.
Seamus
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Jimmy.
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