Jim Burton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jim Burton — English
177K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jim Burton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jim is a masculine given name of English origin. Jim is a masculine given name. It is often short for James, Jimena, or Jimmy. Jim Abbott (born 1967), American baseball player Jim Acosta (born 1971), American journalist Jim Adkins (born 1975), American rock musician, lead guitarist and vocalist of band Jimmy Eat World Jim Al-Khalili (born 1962), British physicist and author Jim Bacchus (born 1949), American politician Jim Backus (1913–1989), American actor Jim Baker (1818–1898), American explorer Jim Bakker (born 1940), American televangelist Jim Balsillie (born 1961), Canadian businessman Jim Banks (born 1979), American politician Jim Belus. The surname Burton: Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–. Jim is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 177K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jim reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jim

English

Jim is a masculine given name. It is often short for James, Jimena, or Jimmy. Jim Abbott (born 1967), American baseball player Jim Acosta (born 1971), American journalist Jim Adkins (born 1975), American rock musician, lead guitarist and vocalist of band Jimmy Eat World Jim Al-Khalili (born 1962), British physicist and author Jim Bacchus (born 1949), American politician Jim Backus (1913–1989), American actor Jim Baker (1818–1898), American explorer Jim Bakker (born 1940), American televangelist Jim Balsillie (born 1961), Canadian businessman Jim Banks (born 1979), American politician Jim Belus.

Surname: Burton

Irish

Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jim is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jim by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jim Burton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jim Burton:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jim?
The first name Jim originates from English. Jim is a masculine given name. It is often short for James, Jimena, or Jimmy. Jim Abbott (born 1967), American baseball player Jim Acosta (born 1971), American journalist Jim Adkins (born 1975), American rock musician, lead guitarist and vocalist of band Jimmy Eat World Jim Al-Khalili (born 1962), British physicist and author Jim Bacchus (born 1949), American politician Jim Backus (1913–1989), American actor Jim Baker (1818–1898), American explorer Jim Bakker (born 1940), American televangelist Jim Balsillie (born 1961), Canadian businessman Jim Banks (born 1979), American politician Jim Belus.
When was Jim most popular?
The name Jim reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burton?
The surname Burton originates from Irish. Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–.
What are the origins of the name Jim Burton?
The name Jim Burton combines two different traditions: the first name Jim has English roots, while the surname Burton originates from Irish.
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