Jimenez is an attractive, yet not overly common, given name that has roots in Spanish culture and language. It's derived from the Spanish word 'jiménez', which itself comes from the Latin 'Iacobinus'. This means 'son of James' or 'relating to James'. The popularity of Jimenez as a first name can be attributed to its association with numerous notable figures, including prominent historical personalities and cultural icons who have carried this name.
The name Jimenez saw its peak popularity in recent years with 5 births each in 1992 and 2009, after a lower number of births in 1988. Altogether, there have been 16 births bearing the name Jimenez since 1988.