Jimmy Sisson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jimmy Sisson — Greek
287K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jimmy Sisson is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Jimmy is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Jimmy is a masculine given name. It is often used as a diminutive form of the given name James, along with its short form, Jim. Both can also be used as the adaptation into English of the modern Greek name Dimitris (Δημήτρης) or the older Dimitrios (Δημήτριος), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, due the similarity in the sound of the short name Ντίμης/Dimi and Jimmy. The surname Sisson: C. H. Sisson (1914–2003), British writer Fred Sisson (1879–1949), United States Representative from New York Jeremiah Sisson (1720–1783), British instrument maker John Richard Sisson (born 1936), acting president of the Ohio State University Jonathan Sisson (1690–1749), British instrument maker Marshall Sisson (1897–1978), British architect Rosemary Anne Sisson (1923–2017), British writer and screenwriter Rufus Sisson (1890–1977), American college basketball player Sisson Documents, forged Russian documents which purported that Trotsky and Lenin were agents in the pay of the German government . Jimmy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 287K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jimmy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jimmy

Greek

Jimmy is a masculine given name. It is often used as a diminutive form of the given name James, along with its short form, Jim. Both can also be used as the adaptation into English of the modern Greek name Dimitris (Δημήτρης) or the older Dimitrios (Δημήτριος), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, due the similarity in the sound of the short name Ντίμης/Dimi and Jimmy.

Surname: Sisson

English

C. H. Sisson (1914–2003), British writer Fred Sisson (1879–1949), United States Representative from New York Jeremiah Sisson (1720–1783), British instrument maker John Richard Sisson (born 1936), acting president of the Ohio State University Jonathan Sisson (1690–1749), British instrument maker Marshall Sisson (1897–1978), British architect Rosemary Anne Sisson (1923–2017), British writer and screenwriter Rufus Sisson (1890–1977), American college basketball player Sisson Documents, forged Russian documents which purported that Trotsky and Lenin were agents in the pay of the German government .

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Jimmy?
The first name Jimmy originates from Greek. Jimmy is a masculine given name. It is often used as a diminutive form of the given name James, along with its short form, Jim. Both can also be used as the adaptation into English of the modern Greek name Dimitris (Δημήτρης) or the older Dimitrios (Δημήτριος), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, due the similarity in the sound of the short name Ντίμης/Dimi and Jimmy.
When was Jimmy most popular?
The name Jimmy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sisson?
The surname Sisson originates from English. C. H. Sisson (1914–2003), British writer Fred Sisson (1879–1949), United States Representative from New York Jeremiah Sisson (1720–1783), British instrument maker John Richard Sisson (born 1936), acting president of the Ohio State University Jonathan Sisson (1690–1749), British instrument maker Marshall Sisson (1897–1978), British architect Rosemary Anne Sisson (1923–2017), British writer and screenwriter Rufus Sisson (1890–1977), American college basketball player Sisson Documents, forged Russian documents which purported that Trotsky and Lenin were agents in the pay of the German government .
What are the origins of the name Jimmy Sisson?
The name Jimmy Sisson combines two different traditions: the first name Jimmy has Greek roots, while the surname Sisson originates from English.
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