Jimmie
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Jimmie is a Hebrew name meaning “supplanter”. It is a uncommon name, primarily used for boys, with 84.87% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Jimmie
Jimmie is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally serving as a diminutive form of the name James. The name is derived from the late Latin Iacomus, a form of the original Hebrew name Jacob, which signifies the act of following or supplanting. Throughout history, this name has been associated with the New Testament figure James, son of Zebedee. It remains a standard informal derivative within English naming patterns.
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Gender Usage of the Name Jimmie
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Jimmie is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 84.87% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Jimmie
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Jimmie is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 66K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 667K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.37M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 34.0M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Jimmie ranked #7,556 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Jimmie shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #109, achieved in 1910 and 1934. Its lowest recorded position was #7,556 in 2025. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name fell -1418 places (from #6,138 to #7,556).
Name StyleMethodology
Jimmie is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 99% of available years and remains active today, averaging 13 births per year after a historical peak in 1934.Characteristics of the Name Jimmie
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- J — Boy Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Jimmie relies on two syllables to provide an informal, approachable sound. It is commonly identified as a nickname for public figures like Jimmie Rodgers. It presents a Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Jimmie
Middle names used with JimmieMethodology
Jimmie is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Jimmie Ray · Jimmie Wayne · Jimmie Dale · Jimmie Dean · Jimmie EarlView all 296 boy middle names.
- Total 595 middle names used with Jimmie
- 162 girl middle names used with Jimmie
- 127 unisex middle names used with Jimmie
Middle name suggestions for JimmieMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jimmie is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Jimmie David · Jimmie Devon · Jimmie Dylan · Jimmie Derek · Jimmie Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Jimmie
Sound Like Jimmie Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jimmy · Jim · Jamey · View all 41 names
Spelled Like Jimmie Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jimmi
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: James · John · Joseph · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Jimmie Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Jimmie”
Dictionary Meaning of "Jimmie"Methodology
A diminutive of the male given name James
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How to Spell Jimmie in ASL
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