James vs. Jimmy: which name is older?
The average James is 54 and the average Jimmy is 57, so Jimmy is the older name, by about 3 years.
James
Jimmy
When was each name popular?
Both names peaked in 1947.
Which name is more common?
There are about 2.9 million Jameses and about 180,000 Jimmys alive in the US, so there are about 16 times as many Jameses as Jimmys.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Jameses and over 99% of living Jimmys are men.
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James or Jimmy: questions
Which is older, James or Jimmy?
The average James is 54 and the average Jimmy is 57, so Jimmy is the older name, by about 3 years.
How old is the average James?
The average James in the US is 54; half of all living Jameses are between 40 and 71.
How old is the average Jimmy?
The average Jimmy in the US is 57; half of all living Jimmys are between 44 and 73.
Which is more common, James or Jimmy?
There are about 2.9 million Jameses and about 180,000 Jimmys alive in the US, so there are about 16 times as many Jameses as Jimmys.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this