Jimmy is a distinctive choice, ranked #382 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jimmy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#382
US Rank #859
About the Name Jimmy
Jimmy is holding steady in the rankings at #382. It reached its peak of #240 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jimmy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #859 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jimmy
Unlikely. With around 109 UK babies named Jimmy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jimmy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jimmy has held a stable position around #382 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #240 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jimmy is more popular in the UK (#382) than in the US (#859). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jimmy include: Jimmy Page — James Patrick Page is an English musician and producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin.; Jimmy Wales — Jimmy Donal Wales is an American internet entrepreneur and former financial trader.; Jimmy McDonough — Jimmy McDonough is a biographer and journalist..
Jimmy ranks #859 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
109
UK babies named Jimmy (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jimmy
Likely around 1 other Jimmy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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James Patrick Page is an English musician and producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Page began his career as a studio session musician in London and, by the mid-1960s, was a notable session guitarist in Britain.
Jimmy Lee Ruffin was an American soul singer, and the older brother of David Ruffin, the lead singer of the Temptations. He had several hit records between the 1960s and 1980s, the most successful being the Top 10 hits "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Hold On (To My Love)".
Jimmy Donal Wales is an American internet entrepreneur and former financial trader. He is best known for co-founding Wikipedia, a nonprofit free encyclopedia, and Fandom (formerly Wikia), a for-profit wiki hosting service.
Jimmy McDonough is a biographer and journalist. He is best known for his biographies of Russ Meyer, Andy Milligan, Tammy Wynette, Al Green, and Neil Young.
Jimmy Butler III is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets", he is a six-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team member.
James Riddle Hoffa was an American labor union leader who served as the General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) from 1957 to 1971. He was alleged to have ties to organized crime, and disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1975.