Shimmy
Gender: Boy
Meaning: He has heard, listening
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #11785 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Shimon. Shares the meaning 'He has heard, listening.'
Similar names: shiah, shahim, shimon, shivam, shloima, shloimy, shulim, saim
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Shimmy? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Shimmy, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shimmy
What does the name Shimmy mean?
Shimmy means “He has heard, listening” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Shimmy?
Shimmy has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “He has heard, listening”.
How popular is Shimmy?
Shimmy ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Shimmy most popular?
Shimmy peaked in 2023 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Shimmy a boy or girl name?
Shimmy is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Shimmys in registered births are male.
Is the name Shimmy rising or falling in popularity?
Shimmy has risen 669 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11364 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Shimmy been recorded?
Shimmy appears in birth records across 5 years — from 2020 through 2025.