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Jimmie

♀ Girl

Pronounced JIM-ee /ˈdʒɪm.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of James (Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel') via Jimmy. It is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly pet name: Jimmie comes from James/Jimmy ('supplanter') (said 'JIM-ee'). Usually a boy's name — we flag the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA pet form of James (Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel') via Jimmy. It is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we flag honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#14187 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1934
Total births (all-time)≈ 22,994

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193418802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jimmie is a pet form of James (Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel') through Jimmy. It is usually a boy's name; for a girl it is rare, which we flag honestly (said 'JIM-ee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, friendly, and vintage.

Did you know? Jimmie is a pet form of James via Jimmy (Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter') — usually a boy's name, used here for a girl, which we flag honestly (said 'JIM-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jimmie — pet form of James/Jimmy; 'supplanter'; boy-leaning

Variations

JimmyJimiJimmey

Nicknames

JimMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jimmie mean?

Jimmie is a pet form of James via Jimmy (Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel').

How do you pronounce Jimmie?

It's said JIM-ee /ˈdʒɪm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jimmie a boy or girl name?

Jimmie is usually a boy's name; it is used here for a girl, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Jimmie?

Jimmie is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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