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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Johnny — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Johnnie|Johnpatrick
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Johnny

JAH-nee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#458
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #10612 · → Stable

#458
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 38
Peak rank
#387 in 2020
5yr change
-23 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
92% boy · 8% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #458 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Johnny

Popularity score: 38  ·  SSA Rank: #458

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-23 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicVintageDiminutive2-syllableEnglishHebrew originTimelessFriendlyApproachable
Character
god's gracious favor
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Johnnys

generousvisionaryhardworkingeccentricdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Johnny is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #458 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -23 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#458 · niche
Johnny at a Glance
Meaning:God is gracious. A classic diminutive of John, derived from Yohanan, carried through English tradition for centuries.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#387 in 2020
5yr change:-23 ranks
Sex usage:92% boy · 8% girl
Notable bearers
Johnny Cash
Country music legend
Johnny Depp
Actor and producer
Johnny Carson
Television host, The Tonight Show
Johnny Appleseed
American folklore figure and orchardist
Similar Sound
JonnyJennyRonnie◈Danny◈TommyBilly
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Johnny illustration
Name Intelligence
Johnny · Overview
Summary

Johnny is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #458 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 14/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Johnny scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Vintage character
Johnny carries a warm, grounded, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
johnny.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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