Girl · #6,767 in 2026

Jimmye

Name: Popularity of the name Jimmye in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jimmye, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,767

Peak Rank

#1,791 (1943)

Total Babies

496

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1964

Last Year

1943

Peak Year

#1791

Peak Rank

496

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jimmye

Jimmye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1943, when 23 Jimmyes were born — ranking #1,791 that year. As of 2026, Jimmye ranks #6,767 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 496 Jimmyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jimmye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jimmye is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jimmy
Jimmie
Jimi
Jimmi
Jimmu
Chimay
Gemma
Jemma
Jemmy
Jamee
Jamais
Jammu

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmye

What does the name Jimmye mean?

Jimmye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jimmye in 2026?

In 2026, Jimmye ranks #6,767 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jimmye most popular?

Jimmye reached its peak popularity in 1943, ranking #1,791 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jimmye most popular?

Jimmye has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jimmye.

Is Jimmye a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jimmye is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jimmye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jimmye include Wynne, Jon, Jakiya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jimmye

Jimmye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 496 births in the dataset. Jimmye's peak popularity came in 1943 when it ranked #1,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Jimmye's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.