National Jimmy Day is celebrated on June 20 each year. Jimmy is a common male first name in English-speaking nations and is a short form of James. Jimmy is also associated with the Greek name Dimitris, as well as the earlier Demetrios or Demetrius. Many Greek immigrants in Anglophone countries name their boys Jimmy, after Jimmy the Greek, a well-known American sports pundit, and Las Vegas bookmaker. It’s also a popular name among people of Scottish or Irish origin, such as the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter.
History of National Jimmy Day
Jimmy Carter was born James Earl Carter on October 1, 1924. The descendant of U.K. immigrants turned Georgia cotton farmers, Carter grew up in the town of Archery, which impoverished African American families dominated. Despite his father being pro-segregation, Carter freely interacted with the neighborhood children. As Governor of Georgia, he embarked on a racial tolerance campaign, advocating for civil rights despite backlash from his segregationist constituents. His position as an outsider of the political establishment and Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal contributed to his popularity as a national leader. He won the election in 1977 to become America’s 39th president. One of his most significant achievements was the Camp David Accords, which helped ease Cold War tensions and stabilized relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
British comedian Jimmy Carr is known for his deadpan delivery and dry sarcasm, which has earned him praise and criticism in equal measure. Born to Irish immigrant parents on September 15, 1972, Carr launched his comedic career in the late 1990s with stand-up routines at local bars and clubs. He graduated to television shows in the early 2000s, breaking into the American market as the host of “Distraction” on Comedy Central. Carr also appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” twice and on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” three times.
One of the most significant internet sensations and stars to come out of YouTube is Jimmy Donaldson, better known by his YouTube name, Mr. Beast. Donaldson started his career online at 13, posting gameplay videos and clips where he estimated the net worth of other YouTubers. In 2017, after five years of churning out content, he went viral after a video of him counting to 100,000 racked up thousands of views overnight. Donaldson refined his content to charity videos and challenges as his audience grew, recruiting childhood friends to help manage the brand. By 2020 he was among the highest-paid content creators on YouTube, and as of July 28, 2022, he has a staggering 100 million subscribers on his main channel.
National Jimmy Day timeline
Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger register the Wikipedia domain.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter receives the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jimmy Donaldson begins uploading content on YouTube as “MrBeast6000.”
Jimmy Fallon replaces Conan O’Brien on “The Tonight Show.”
National Jimmy Day FAQs
What is the personality of Jimmy?
Jimmy is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people.
Is Jimmy a well-known name?
Jimmy is the 756th most popular boy’s name. In 2021 there were 329 baby boys named Jimmy.
When was Jimmy a popular name?
Jimmy peaked in popularity in the 1930s.
National Jimmy Day Activities
Go green for the day
We don’t mean it in the environmental sense. Wear something green to pay homage to Jimmy's Irish and Scottish roots.
Watch some Mr. Beast
Jimmy Donaldson is probably the most famous Jimmy today. Check out the countless viral videos that made him an internet sensation. Better yet, go back to his earliest work, when he was just an obscure teenager trying to gain footing on YouTube.
Check out some late-night comedy
We all like to enjoy a laugh. Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show” is a great option. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is another classic.
5 Interesting Facts About Famous Jimmys
Always a fan
As a child, Jimmy Fallon was obsessed with “Saturday Night Live,” often re-enacting sketches of the show he would go on to join in the future.
A family affair
Jimmy Kimmel has several relatives working on his show.
Jimmy the Greek
Jimmy Snyder, popularly known as Jimmy the Greek, was born Demetrios Synodinos.
The online encyclopedia founder
Jimmy Wales co-founded Wikipedia, the internet’s premier free encyclopedia.
The people wanted Jimmy
Jimmy Morales, Guatemala’s 50th president, changed his name from James to Jimmy by a deed poll in 2011.
Why We Love National Jimmy Day
We can rely on them
Like Jimmy Olsen from the “Superman” comics, Jimmy is a pal we can all rely on and depend on. All Jimmys deserve a day of appreciation.
We get to meet others
National Jimmy Day brings us close to other people called Jimmy worldwide. It’s a chance to get to meet and know others and their real-life experiences or through conversations online.
There’s never a wrong reason to celebrate
People celebrate Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day. What’s wrong with celebrating a special name day? Having a good time on National Jimmy Day is never a bad idea.
National Jimmy Day dates
Year | Date | Day |
---|---|---|
2024 | June 20 | Thursday |
2025 | June 20 | Friday |
2026 | June 20 | Saturday |
2027 | June 20 | Sunday |
2028 | June 20 | Tuesday |