The nameJohny
Johny is a form of Johnny, mostly given in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It is an English nickname for John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
English.
History
Johny peaked in France in the mid 1960s, when Johnny Hallyday became a teen idol. It declined afterwards and is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Johny
Johny in France
1965peak year (130 births)
2,195babies named Johny in France since 1900
Johny was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 890 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Johny. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1965. Half of all babies named Johny in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Johny in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johny mean?
It is an English nickname for John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Johny?
English.
Is Johny a girl's or a boy's name?
Johny is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Johny?
Variants and related names of Johny include John and Johnny.