Meaning
A name that means something.
JA unisex spelling variant of Jimmy, diminutive of James (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'). Used for women particularly in the American South from the early 20th century.
A name from Hebrew · Unisex
Jimmie
A unisex spelling variant of Jimmy, diminutive of James (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'). Used for women particularly in the American South from the early 20th century.
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Popularity over time
135,197 U.S. births recorded
from 1880–2023.
A 143-year arc in numbers.
Popularity · 1880–2023
53 births in 2023
1880 1951 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Variants & spellings
Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint. 3 ways to spell "Jimmie".
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Famous bearers
People who carry the name Jimmie.
- JJimmie Johnson (7-time NASCAR Cup champion)
- JJimmie Rodgers (father of country music)
Quick answers
People often ask about Jimmie.
- What does the name Jimmie mean?
- Jimmie means a unisex spelling variant of Jimmy, diminutive of James (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'). Used for women particularly in the American South from the early 20th century.
- Where does the name Jimmie come from?
- Jimmie is a unisex name of Hebrew origin.
- Is Jimmie a boy or a girl name?
- Jimmie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 17% of children given the name Jimmie are girls and 83% are boys.
- How popular is the name Jimmie in 2023?
- Jimmie ranks #14204 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1934 with 3,451 babies.
- How do you pronounce Jimmie?
- Jimmie is pronounced JIM-ee (2 syllables).
- What are common spellings of Jimmie?
- Jimmie is also written as Jimmy, Jimi, Jamie.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.