Johnny
Johnny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษn.i/ ยท /หdอกสษn.i/
Meaning and origin of Johnny
- A diminutive of the male given name John.
Etymology
From John + -y. In the sense of an Englishman, compare John Bull.
How popular is Johnny?
Since 1880, 3,778 girls and 317,918 boys in the U.S. have been named Johnny (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #874 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #45 in 1944. In 2025 it ranked #458 for boys, with 690 babies given the name.
Names similar to Johnny
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Johnny
Names that peaked around the same time as Johnny and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Johnny FAQ
What does the name Johnny mean?
A diminutive of the male given name John. From John + -y. In the sense of an Englishman, compare John Bull.
How popular is the name Johnny?
Since 1880, 3,778 girls and 317,918 boys in the U.S. have been named Johnny (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #874 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #45 in 1944. In 2025 it ranked #458 for boys, with 690 babies given the name.
Is Johnny a boy or girl name?
Johnny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,778 girls and 317,918 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.