The nameJohnny
Johnny is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, a pet form of John meaning "God is gracious". Johnny Cash and Johnny Depp made it famous.
- Boy's name
- English
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Meaning
Johnny is a diminutive of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
English.
History
Johnny reached the American top 50. Johnny Cash, Johnny Depp and Johnny Hallyday, in France, are famous bearers.
Did you know?
- Johnny Cash recorded a famous live album at Folsom Prison, California, in 1968.
Famous people named Johnny
- Johnny Cash, singer
- Johnny Depp, actor
- Johnny Hallyday, singer
Popularity of the name Johnny
Johnny in the United States
Johnny was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 66,415 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Johnny. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Johnny in the United States were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 748 births a year on average, against 999 in the five years before.
Johnny in the United Kingdom
Johnny was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,153 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Johnny. Half of all babies named Johnny in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 101 births a year on average, against 123 in the five years before.
Johnny in Ireland
Johnny in France
Johnny in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Johnny
Names from the same generation as Johnny, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johnny mean?
Johnny is a diminutive of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Johnny?
English.
Is Johnny a girl's or a boy's name?
Johnny is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Johnny?
In 2024, Johnny was the 459th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 679 births.
What are the variants of the name Johnny?
Variants and related names of Johnny include John and Johny.
What are good sibling names for Johnny?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Molly, Alison, Holly and Faith for a sister, Andy, Nelson, Fabian and Stanley for a brother.
Who are famous people named Johnny?
Johnny Cash, singer; Johnny Depp, actor; Johnny Hallyday, singer.