Jim

Pronunciation: [ j-IHM ]

Boy Name #4,434 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4434, Jim is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Jim is a boy name, recorded for 23 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-IHM.

Parents who love the name Jim often also consider Jimmie, Jimmie, Jinnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,434
Total SSA Count: 23

Alternative Spellings

Jimmy #860 Jimmie #3434

Also a Girl Name

Jim is also used as a girl name, ranked #71120.

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Similar Names

Jimmie Jimmie Jinnie Jimmy Jim Jiles Jill Jimie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim

Is Jim a boy or girl name?

Jim is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4434. As a girl name, it is ranked #71120. Jim is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jim?

Jim is pronounced j-IHM.

How popular is the name Jim?

Jim is currently ranked #4434 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Jim a common or rare name?

Jim is an uncommon name, ranked #4434 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jim

Jim is a boy name .

Is Jim a boy or girl name? Jim is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,434 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,120. Jim is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jim is currently ranked #4,434 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jim include Jimmy, Jimmie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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