Johnny - Boy Names - Mama Natural

• Johnny Name Origin: Hebrew
• Pronunciation: jon-ee
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Johnny Name Meaning

The meaning of Johnny is the same as the meaning of John, which is “God is gracious”.

History of the Name Johnny

Johnny is a shortened form of the name John, which has been used for centuries.  John is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is gracious”.

Origins of the Name Johnny

Johnny is an English nickname for the name John, which has been in use for centuries.

Popularity of the Name Johnny

Johnny was a popular name in the mid-20th century, with thousands of baby boys being given the name each year. However, its popularity has declined in recent decades and it is now considered a less common name.

In the mid-20th century, Johnny was a popular name, but its popularity has declined in recent decades.

Famous Johnnies

• Johnny Cash, the legendary country singer and songwriter
• Johnny Depp, the versatile actor known for his roles in films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Edward Scissorhands”
• Johnny Carson, the legendary television host of “The Tonight Show”
• Johnny Rotten, the lead singer of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols

Final Thoughts on the Name Johnny

In conclusion, Johnny is a classic nickname that has been around for centuries. Despite its declining popularity, it remains a timeless and endearing name, thanks in part to its association with famous individuals like Johnny Cash and Johnny Depp. Its meaning, “God is gracious”, is a reminder of the divine qualities that it symbolizes.

Infographic of Johnny name meaning, which is A variant of John, Johnny is a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.

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Johnny Name Popularity

How popular is the name Johnny? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	173	136	0.0386%
1911	196	111	0.0298%
1912	231	181	0.0359%
1913	231	223	0.0393%
1914	235	289	0.0415%
1915	234	392	0.0431%
1916	233	420	0.0435%
1917	210	506	0.0506%
1918	196	621	0.0579%
1919	194	628	0.06%
1920	184	744	0.0669%
1921	176	798	0.0697%
1922	170	836	0.075%
1923	160	946	0.0845%
1924	153	1,020	0.0878%
1925	141	1,145	0.1013%
1926	136	1,253	0.1139%
1927	131	1,337	0.1208%
1928	117	1,501	0.1403%
1929	113	1,502	0.145%
1930	101	1,795	0.1718%
1931	105	1,694	0.1716%
1932	96	1,978	0.2002%
1933	91	2,023	0.2171%
1934	84	2,318	0.2398%
1935	75	2,514	0.2587%
1936	72	2,714	0.2817%
1937	70	2,794	0.2835%
1938	63	3,179	0.3105%
1939	62	3,351	0.3294%
1940	51	3,972	0.3737%
1941	55	3,959	0.3518%
1942	56	4,565	0.3615%
1943	52	5,363	0.4108%
1944	45	5,635	0.4547%
1945	45	5,683	0.466%
1946	47	6,589	0.4465%
1947	49	7,430	0.4451%
1948	52	6,830	0.4278%
1949	49	6,946	0.4318%
1950	50	6,559	0.4074%
1951	50	6,672	0.3935%
1952	53	6,769	0.3878%
1953	52	6,691	0.3781%
1954	54	6,596	0.3608%
1955	55	6,594	0.3585%
1956	55	6,626	0.3508%
1957	61	6,472	0.3363%
1958	61	6,324	0.3346%
1959	65	6,287	0.3309%
1960	65	6,169	0.3256%
1961	70	5,891	0.312%
1962	69	5,767	0.3141%
1963	71	5,405	0.3011%
1964	75	5,050	0.2869%
1965	76	4,663	0.2851%
1966	73	4,348	0.2785%
1967	71	4,152	0.2736%
1968	69	4,045	0.2694%
1969	68	4,192	0.2721%
1970	65	4,428	0.2782%
1971	74	3,921	0.2609%
1972	74	3,535	0.2595%
1973	82	3,242	0.2501%
1974	84	3,145	0.242%
1975	86	2,939	0.2287%
1976	93	2,856	0.2216%
1977	93	2,793	0.2072%
1978	101	2,544	0.1892%
1979	111	2,428	0.1722%
1980	113	2,626	0.1796%
1981	113	2,522	0.1716%
1982	119	2,470	0.1653%
1983	116	2,342	0.1587%
1984	120	2,256	0.1517%
1985	127	2,184	0.1439%
1986	126	2,182	0.1446%
1987	127	2,182	0.143%
1988	129	2,256	0.1448%
1989	133	2,266	0.1404%
1990	130	2,471	0.1491%
1991	144	2,227	0.1366%
1992	153	2,075	0.13%
1993	165	1,937	0.1242%
1994	165	1,933	0.126%
1995	186	1,667	0.1106%
1996	193	1,595	0.1065%
1997	212	1,432	0.0968%
1998	218	1,454	0.0971%
1999	226	1,462	0.0976%
2000	233	1,447	0.0947%
2001	225	1,516	0.1006%
2002	234	1,422	0.0949%
2003	247	1,337	0.0879%
2004	248	1,299	0.0852%
2005	241	1,382	0.0904%
2006	238	1,434	0.0916%
2007	241	1,478	0.0937%
2008	246	1,450	0.0938%
2009	261	1,316	0.088%
2010	267	1,268	0.088%
2011	282	1,224	0.0859%
2012	283	1,213	0.0851%
2013	264	1,304	0.0916%
2014	300	1,155	0.0793%
2015	307	1,129	0.0776%
2016	332	1,000	0.0694%
2017	343	935	0.067%
2018	350	899	0.0654%
2019	369	807	0.0596%
2020	386	748	0.0588%
2021	435	678	0.0555%
2022	404	760	0.0576%
2023	433	692	0.0535%

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Names Like Johnny

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What names sound like Johnny?

If you like how Johnny sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Johnny.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Johnn	God is gracious	Hebrew
Jonny	English

What names are similar to Johnny?

Find a name that’s like Johnny, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Donny	English
Johan	God is gracious	Hebrew
Johann	God is gracious	Hebrew
Johnie	God is gracious	Hebrew
Johnnie	God is gracious	Hebrew
Johntay	American
Johnte	American
Johon	God is gracious	Hebrew
Jonn	English
Jovanny	Latin
Jovany	Latin
Lonny	From Laurentum; lion strength	Spanish

Ronny	Mountain of strength; ruler's counselor	Scandinavian
Sonny	Son	English

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Siblings of Johnny

Mamas with kids named Johnny also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Jaidon	Heard by God. Alternate Spelling: Jayden, Jaden.	American

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7 Comments

1. Rachel Oct 9 at 12:45 pm

   Husbands name is Johnathan, made the middle name a little more unique

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2. Mama Oct 21 at 12:25 pm

   Named after both his grandfather

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3. Paulette Jul 3 at 11:12 pm

   My husband is Johnny Junior so since this is our first boy he is Johnny III. We call him Little Johnny.

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4. Elizabeth Jun 29 at 10:20 am

   Named after his dad and grandpa.

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5. Ashley Feb 11 at 3:05 am

   I just like the way it sounds

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6. Megan Jul 19 at 6:19 pm

   His name was chosen from family members we known he has his uncles name and his granpas name. I love the name johnny! Always have

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7. Katlin Jun 6 at 6:14 am

   We chose the name Johnny bc it is his father’s name. He is the 5th (V)

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