How old is someone named Jimena?
The average Jimena is 14 years old.
Half of all living Jimenas are between 7 and 19.
When was Jimena popular?
Most of the Jimenas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2016 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 128 | 120 |
| 1990s | 371 | 360 |
| 2000s | 5,706 | 5,600 |
| 2010s | 7,231 | 7,200 |
| 2020s | 3,596 | 3,600 |
How many Jimenas are still alive?
About 17,000 Jimenas are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Jimena since 1966.
Nearly every Jimena ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jimena?
About half of living Jimenas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 47%
- Gen Alpha 51%
Is Jimena an old name?
No. Jimena is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jimena will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jimena a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Jimenas are women.
Names the same age as Jimena
NAME TWIN
Jimena's name twin is Rylee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rylee's age curve is the closest match to Jimena's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Jimena
How old is the average Jimena?
The average Jimena in the US is 14 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jimena?
About 17,000 Jimenas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1966.
When was the name Jimena most popular?
In 2016, when about 830 baby girls were named Jimena.
Is Jimena a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Jimenas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this