Jimbo
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jimbo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 23 babies have been named Jimbo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jimbo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,842 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,842
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jimbo
Jimbo is a boy name .
Jimbo is currently ranked #20,842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jimbo include Jim, Jiy, Jiie, and Jimkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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