Total births
1,241
Unisex name · since 1953
Jimi
Jimi has 1,241 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1971 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11121
- among boys today
- 1,241
- born since 1953
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
1,241 babies have been named Jimi since 1953, making it today's #11121 unisex name.
Jimi has 1,241 recorded births among boys since 1953, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11121 as of the latest data, more common than 22% of boys, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2024.
- #11121 among boys today
- 1,241 born since 1953
- 1970s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jimi is currently the #11121 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,241 born since 1953, peaking in the 1970s.
- #11121
- among boys today
- 1,241
- born since 1953
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Jimi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11121
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Jimi was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
46 babies were named Jimi in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Jimi compares
1,241 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jimi's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jimi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,241 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jimi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jimi's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jimi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#11,121
Active since
1953
Jimi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2024
- Peak year (1971)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Jimi popularity over time - girls
667 total births recorded since 1944 (Jimi as girls' name)
Jimi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jimi's strongest decade.
324 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Jimi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 75
1950s
75 births
- 1960s 62
1960s
62 births
- 1970s
1970s
324 births
- 1980s
1980s
210 births
- 1990s
1990s
194 births
- 2000s
2000s
182 births
- 2010s
2010s
135 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 324 births (26% of all-time use).
How Jimi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jimi's total volume
Jimi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jimi by state
Where Jimi concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 124 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 2.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jimi's total US births 10.0%
Even split
124 of 1,241 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jimi? ▼
Jimi has been given to 1,241 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11121 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 1971, its single highest year.
When was Jimi most popular? ▼
Jimi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 324 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Jimi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jimi are California (124 births), Texas (35 births), New York (6 births).
Is Jimi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jimi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,241 births, and as a girl's name it has 667 births.
How long has the name Jimi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jimi since 1953 -- 72 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Jimi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jimmy, Jim, Jimmie, Jimmey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jimi's data
- Jimi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (324 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jimis (124 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jimi
Nearby Names Like Jimi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jimi
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Jim Boy
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Jimmie Boy
#3395 112,267 births
Jimmey Boy
904 births
Jimie Boy
200 births
Compare Jimi side by side: Jimi vs Jimmy Jimi vs Jim Jimi vs Jimmie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jimi
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451 births · Peak 2000
Antione #11122
4,831 births · Peak 1979
Kipling #11119
398 births · Peak 2016
Damaso #11123
280 births · Peak 1983
Darious #11118
1,558 births · Peak 1993
Jodi #11124
962 births · Peak 1973
Aundre #11117
1,295 births · Peak 2008
Cavin #11125
1,371 births · Peak 1981
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jimi: #11121 Unisex Name - 1,241 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jimi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jimi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.