Holding steady.
Popularity of Jimmey since 1919
Babies named Jimmey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 144 |
| 1940s | 211 |
| 1950s | 184 |
| 1960s | 165 |
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jimmey is an uncommon spelling variant of Jimmy, the familiar diminutive of James. The name James has been a staple of the English-speaking world for centuries, but its variant Jimmey has never cracked the top 1,000 baby names. According to Social Security Administration data, Jimmey first appeared in 1919, enjoyed a modest peak in 1946, and has remained in very low usage since, with the latest recorded birth in 2025. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it neither spiked nor declined sharply after its peak. Given its rarity, Jimmey has no recorded strong association with any particular state. For parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet distinctive, Jimmey offers a vintage charm tied to mid-20th-century America, though it remains an extremely rare choice.
Jimmey is likely a variant spelling of Jimmy, a pet form of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' The name Jimmey emerged in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1940s but never reaching widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Jimmey
Names that share Jimmey's style, for a brother or sister.
