How Many People Are Named Jim?

153,899

people in the United States are named Jim

1 in 2,176 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#494

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0459%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

5,696 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JIM
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Medieval diminutive of JAMES.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 77.3 years old

Young (<30) 2,470
1.6%
Adult (30–60) 22,756
14.8%
Senior (>60) 128,673
83.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 19,351
Texas 10,198
Illinois 8,741
Ohio 8,653
Michigan 7,004
Missouri 5,498
Washington 5,352
Oklahoma 4,705
Indiana 4,653
Iowa 4,600

💡 Fun Facts About "Jim"

  • 23 babies were named Jim in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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