Jonny
Jonny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jonny
- A male given name, variant of Johnny
- A diminutive of the male given name Jonathan.
How popular is Jonny?
Since 1880, 131 girls and 3,401 boys in the U.S. have been named Jonny (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2802 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #1095 in 1967. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Jonny FAQ
What does the name Jonny mean?
A male given name, variant of Johnny A diminutive of the male given name Jonathan.
How popular is the name Jonny?
Since 1880, 131 girls and 3,401 boys in the U.S. have been named Jonny (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2802 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #1095 in 1967. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jonny a boy or girl name?
Jonny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 131 girls and 3,401 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.