Jimmy

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Jimmy originates as a pet version of the Hebrew name James meaning “supplanting” or “seizing by the heel” via the shortened form of the name, Jim. However, Jimmy evolved into a given first name in its own right. The name is primarily utilized in English speaking countries.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Jimmy ranked as the 99th most popular male first name and the 2,793rd most popular female first name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names every year since 1890, when it ranked 619th, and in the Top 100 most popular boys' names every year from 1931 (89th) through 1974 (99th), as well as 1977 (98th).

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names every year from 2000 (272nd) through 2006 (325th).

United States Popularity of the boy's name Jimmy in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:325th
• Year: 2005 Rank:303rd
• Year: 2004 Rank:280th
• Year: 2003 Rank:276th
• Year: 2002 Rank:267th
• Year: 2001 Rank:277th
• Year: 2000 Rank:272nd

FACTS

• “Jimmy” is a given first name of children of celebrities George Osmond and Red Adair.^[1]

NAMESAKES

• “Jimmy Eat World” is an alternative rock music group consisting of members Jim Adkins, Tom Linton, Rick Burch and Zach Lind. ^[1]
• “Jimmy” is the title of a 2007 song from electronic rap artist “M.I.A.” ^[1]
• “The Jimmy,” portrayed by Anthony Starke is a character from the television comedy Seinfeld who always referred to himself in the third person, such as, “Jimmy likes Elaine.”

FAMOUS PERSONS

• James “Jimmy” Earl Carter Jr. – Thirty ninth President of the United States of America from 1977 through 1981 who won the Nobel Prize for peace in 2002.^[1]
• Jimmy Fallon – American comedian and actor who received wide recognition as a cast member of the television sketch show “Saturday Night Live” from 1998 through 2006. He also appeared as “Dennis Hope” in the Academy Award (Oscar) winning film “Almost Famous” in 2000. ^[1]
• Jimmy Conzelman (born James Gleason Dunn) – Former professional football player (quarterback) who was selected as an All Pro twice, won two NFL Championships and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964. He was also a professional football coach, owner and administrator. ^[1]
• Jimmy Kimmel – American comedian and television personality who hosts a late night talk show.

NOTES

OTHER JIMMY'S

Jimmy Hanley, Jimmy McIlroy, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Johnson, Jimmy Williams, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Brown, Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Miller, Jimmy Wilson, Jimmy Moore, Jimmy Taylor, Jimmy Aardal, Jimmy Abad, Jimmy Abbie, Jimmy Abdelatty, Jimmy Abel, Jimmy Aberin, Jimmy Abhurt, Jimmy Abne, Jimmy Aanstoos, Jimmy Aarons, Jimmy Abadi, Jimmy Abarca, Jimmy Abbas, Jimmy Abbatiello, Jimmy Abboud, Jimmy Abbs, Jimmy Abdallah, Jimmy Abdo, Jimmy Abdul, Jimmy Abe, Jimmy Abella, Jimmy Abeln, Jimmy Abels, Jimmy Aberts, Jimmy Abeyta, Jimmy Able, Jimmy Abney, Jimmy Aboussie, Jimmy Abraham, Jimmy Abram, Jimmy Abrams, Jimmy Abrecea, Jimmy Bande, Jimmy Aaluk, Jimmy Abalos, Jimmy Abass, Jimmy Abbott, Jimmy Abegglen, More results

Author: Rich Kachold