Jimbo
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 23 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 23 babies have been named Jimbo in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Jimbo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jimbo is a boy's baby name, a cheerful diminutive of Jim — itself a short form of James, which derives through Late Latin from Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows at the heel.' Jimbo has the exuberant, nickname-as-given-name quality common in American informal naming traditions.
Names like Jimbo, Bubba, and Bo carry a warmth that more formal names sometimes lack — they feel like names given by people who loved someone completely. As a formal given name, Jimbo is genuinely rare, which means wearing it today is a statement: unfussy, good-natured, and confidently itself.
EtymologyShow more
Jimbo first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1961. Arriving in the 1960s, Jimbo appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jimbo has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1961.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 | — |
The Story of Jimbo
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1961, Jimbo is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Jimbo are most likely born between 1961 and 1964.
How rare is Jimbo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jimbo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1961, peaked in the 1960s with 23 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1961–1964)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 6 | #3816 |
| 1963 | 7 | #3477 |
| 1961 | 10 | #2796 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–1964