Holding steady.
Popularity of Jimmi since 1943
Babies named Jimmi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 21 | 0 |
| 1950s | 31 | 0 |
| 1960s | 48 | 0 |
| 1970s | 87 | 0 |
| 1980s | 56 | 0 |
| 1990s | 33 | 29 |
| 2000s | 5 | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jimmi is a variant spelling of Jimmy, a classic diminutive of James. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1943, but it has never been a top-ranking choice. Its peak year was 1972, reflecting a general trend for nickname-style names in the mid-20th century. While Jimmy has seen broader usage, Jimmi remains a less common alternative, used steadily in small numbers, as indicated by a stable trajectory. The name is not concentrated in any particular state, appearing across the country without a strong regional preference.
Jimmi is a variant spelling of Jimmy, a diminutive of James. James itself derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov), which traditionally means 'supplanter.' As a given name, James has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, and its diminutives like Jimmy became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jimmi
Names that share Jimmi's style, for a brother or sister.
