Washington’s Next Baby Name Craze? Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Jimothy’

No doubt the world has fallen in love with "Jimothy," the beloved raccoon from Ballard, Washington.

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Jimothy has short spine syndrome, and it makes for an unusual, hunched-over walk that's got people falling in love with the critter.

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Viral Baby Name List Claims 'Jimothy' Is #1 Worldwide—Fact or Fiction?

Everyone is jumping on the "Jimothy" craze. I've seen bumper stickers, t-shirts, and even a bobblehead

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So Jimothy has become so popular that he's taken the top spot in the world for the newest, hottest baby name in 2026.

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According to the Global Baby Names Report, Noah has been bumped from the top spot, and Jimothy is the new baby name champion.

Also, say goodbye to Liam, Oliver, and Mateo as they slide down a notch on the worldwide baby name lists.

Jimothy is now the #1 baby name, and he's truly become a viral sensation.

Jimothy is everywhere. He's now on the Roku channel screen saver, and he's even got an honorary degree from the University of Washington.

Would you pick Jimothy as a baby name? +150 countries are jumping into the Jimothy craze, we'll see how many babies are born in the future with Jimothy as their name.