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The name Jim peaked for girls at #1126 in 1892. Jim is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Jim is a boy's name of English origin meaning "supplanter".

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Peaked in the 1940s, but still an amiable classic, a la Joe and Tom -- though rarely used on its own. 

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The name Jim is currently ranked #994 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #45 in 1882. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in JIM, JIM, and JIM. Jim is occasionally used for girls in 1984.

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