Shimmy
Pronunciation: [ sh-IHM-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shimmy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 31 babies have been named Shimmy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shimmy is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,909 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,909
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Old English baerlic origin
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Norse origin
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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Biblical Hebrew origin
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About the Name Shimmy
Shimmy is a boy name .
Shimmy is currently ranked #24,909 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shimmy include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shimie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shimmy include Shimon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis