The nameJim
Jim is an English short form of James. It has been given in France since the 1920s.
- Boy's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Jim comes from James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, the name of Jacob, often explained as "heel".
Origin
English.
History
Jim has been given steadily in France, with a peak in the early 1990s.
Famous people named Jim
- Jim Morrison, American singer
Popularity of the name Jim
Jim in France
Jim was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 555 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Jim. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Jim in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 49 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Jim in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jim mean?
Jim comes from James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, the name of Jacob, often explained as "heel".
What is the origin of the name Jim?
English.
Is Jim a girl's or a boy's name?
Jim is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jim?
Variants and related names of Jim include James.
Who are famous people named Jim?
Jim Morrison, American singer.