Jimmy
Meaning of Jimmy
Jimmy is a popular male name with American and British English pronunciations of JIM-ee. It is a variation of the names Jim and James. Jimmy has been consistently used as a given name for boys in the United States, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 774 and 244 in terms of occurrences. Its highest rank was in 1971 when it reached number 86. Despite some fluctuations, Jimmy remains a beloved choice for parents looking for a classic and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JIM-ee (/ˈdʒɪmi/)
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Notable People Named Jimmy
| Jimmy Carter - James Earl Carter Jr. is a former U.S. president, known for his political career and humanitarian work. |
| Jimmy Page - James Patrick Page, the English musician and producer, is best known as the guitarist and founder of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, celebrated for his innovative guitar riffs and diverse musical influences. |
| Jimmy Donal Wales, also known as Jimbo Wales, is a co-founder of Wikipedia and Fandom, and has been involved in various other online projects. |
| Jimmy Buffett - James William Buffett, known for his tropical rock sound and hit songs like "Margaritaville," was an American musician and singer-songwriter who promoted a carefree island lifestyle. |
| Jimmy Butler III is a renowned American professional basketball player known for his success with the Miami Heat and his impressive accolades in the NBA. |
| Jimmy White - James Warren White is an accomplished English professional snooker player, known as "The Whirlwind," with numerous championship titles to his name. |
| Jimmy Greaves - James Peter Greaves, an English professional footballer, is considered one of the greatest strikers of all time and holds numerous goal-scoring records. |
| James Thomas Fallon is a multi-talented American entertainer, widely recognized for his work on Saturday Night Live and as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. |
| James Christian Kimmel is a well-known American television host, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! and for his work as a host of the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Academy Awards. |
| Jimmy Garoppolo - James Richard Garoppolo, also known as "Jimmy G", is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders and a former member of the New England Patriots. |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - Jerrel Floyd "Jimmy" Hasselbaink is a Dutch professional football manager and former player, currently serving as an assistant coach for the England national team. |
| Jimmy Layne Webb is an accomplished American songwriter, composer, and singer who won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year at the age of 21 and is recognized as one of America's most successful and honored songwriter/composers. |
| Jimmy MacCarthy - James MacCarthy is a renowned Irish singer-songwriter. |
| Jimmy Barnes - James Dixon Barnes is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer known for his successful solo career and as the lead vocalist of the rock band Cold Chisel, making him one of the most popular and best-selling Australian music artists. |
| Jimmy Carr - James Anthony Patrick Carr is a British-Irish comedian, presenter, and actor known for his deadpan delivery of controversial one-liners and distinctive laugh, as well as hosting popular Channel 4 panel shows. |
