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Summary

Jimmy originates from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning 'supplanter'. It evolved through various languages and forms, including Latin and Old French, before becoming popular in English. The name is characterized by a friendly and approachable image, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has remained a common name in contemporary culture.

The name Jimmy is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jimmy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jimmy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 282nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 53rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 67th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 97th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 170th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 318th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 647th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2391st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1309th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1796th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2726th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5704th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jimmy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.