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Gender-Neutral Name · Hebrew Origin

Jimmie

Top 500 · 6 letters · Supplanter

Jimmie has earned its place on parents' shortlists the slow way: by sounding right out loud. The name's literal sense — "Supplanter" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. Jimmie's Hebrew origins mean it carries pronunciation and feel from a deep historical well, not from a recent invention. Our reviewers flagged Jimmie as a strong "first introduction" name: it teaches and reads cleanly in print, on a name tag, and over the phone.

In the US Social Security Administration data, Jimmie currently sits in the top 500, which makes it familiar without being overused. Compared with names of similar style, Jimmie has held its rank more consistently — a quiet sign of long-term durability. The rhythm is easy — short on syllables but full on character — and it sits comfortably next to most family surnames. Parents who love Jimmie often also weigh Johnie, Jonnie, Jinnie — and the Jimmie name page below covers nicknames, sibling pairings, and pronunciation in detail.

Jimmie meaning, origin, and usage

Meaning: Supplanter

Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Jimmie to related Hebrew baby names.

Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jimmie as J·I·M·M·I·E, with 6 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.

Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jimmie is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.

Jimmie variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names

Frequently asked about Jimmie

What does the name Jimmie mean?

Jimmie means "Supplanter" and is of Hebrew origin.

What is the origin of Jimmie?

Jimmie originates in Hebrew naming tradition.

How do you pronounce Jimmie?

Jimmie has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.

Is Jimmie a boy's or girl's name?

Jimmie is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.

How popular is Jimmie in 2026?

In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jimmie sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.

What names are similar to Jimmie?

Names that share Jimmie's sound and style include Johnie, Jonnie, Jinnie, Jennie, Jannie.

What middle names pair well with Jimmie?

Good middle-name fits for Jimmie pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jimmie is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jimmie is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.

What are good sibling names for Jimmie?

Sibling names that pair naturally with Jimmie share its rhythm without rhyming — Johnie, Jonnie, Jinnie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.