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Jim name meaning
First Name
154k
in the U.S.
since 1880
154k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Jim
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
Hebrew
20%
Indian (Sanskrit)
7%
French
7%
International Interest
Also see international interest
Wiktionary
- A diminutive of the male given name James
Jim was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Jim
Notable Persons Named Jim
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey is an actor, stand-up comedy, screenwriter, film producer, stand-up comedian, and producer. Jim was given the name James Eugene Carrey on January 17th, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was a rock music, psychedelic rock, and spoken word musician. His career lasted from 1963 to 1971. Jim was given the name James Douglas Morrison on December 8th, 1943 in Melbourne, Florida. Jim is also known as The Lizard King, Mr. Mojo Risin', Mr. Mojo Risin' (anagramof "Jim Morrison"), Morrison, and James Douglas; The Lizard King; Mr. Mojo Risin'. He left this life on July 3rd, 1971.
Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1994 to present. Jim was given the name James Joseph Parsons on March 24th, 1973 in Houston, Texas, U.S.
Jim Jones
Jim Jones was a religious leader and community organizer. Jim was given the name James Warren Jones on May 13th, 1931 in Crete, Indiana. He breathed his last breath on November 18th, 1978.
Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent is an actor. He has been prominent since 1972. Jim was given the name James Broadbent on May 24th, 1949 in Holton cum Beckering, England.
Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1989. Jim was given the name James Patrick Caviezel on September 26th, 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington, U.S.
- Jim HarbaughAmerican Football Player
- Jim ThorpeFootball Player
- Jim JarmuschFilm Director
- Jim CroceSinger-songwriter
- Jim JefferiesComedian
- Jim HensonPuppeteer
- Jim ValvanoCollege Coach
- Jim GaffiganComedian
- Jim BelushiActor
- Jim CummingsVoice Actor
- Jim BrownAmerican Football Player
- Jim SturgessActor
- Jim CornetteWrestler
- Jim NaborsActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jim
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jim
Hillbilly Jim
Hillbilly Jim is a wrestler. Hillbilly was born on July 5th, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Jim
A.S.C. James Wong Howe
His most notable accomplishments were from 1917 to 1975. A.S.C. was given the name Wong Tung Jim on August 28th, 1899 in Taishan. He died on July 12th, 1976.
Hoobo Jim
Hoobo was born in 1952 in Indiana. Hoobo is also known as Varsos and Jim.
Songezo Jim
Songezo Jim is an athlete for the Dimension Data (cycling team). Songezo was born on September 17th, 1990 in Mthatha.
Rex Lee Jim
Rex Lee Jim is a Vice President of the Navajo Nation. Rex was born in 1962 in Rock Point, Arizona.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jim | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 10.16% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.07% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 12.39% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 68.37% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.66% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jim
People with the last name Jim are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaska Native
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Jim
| #23 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #24 | Boy Names Unique to the Plains |