Jim
Pronunciation: [ j-IHM ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jim first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 177 babies have been named Jim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jim is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,120 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,120
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jim
Jim is a girl name .
Is Jim a boy or girl name? Jim is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,120 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,434. Jim is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jim is currently ranked #71,120 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jim include Jimena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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