Johnny Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJON-ee / ˈdʒɒniEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: Yahweh is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Johnny is often considered a diminutive form of the name John. The name John has biblical origins, being derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It has been a popular name in various cultures and has numerous variants. The name Johnny gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Johnny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonny
- Johnnie
International Variants
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Juanito (Spanish)
- Johann (German)
- Jan (Dutch)
Famous people named Johnny
Johnny Depp is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
Johnny Cash was an influential American singer-songwriter known for his deep voice and storytelling in music.
Johnny Carson was a famous American television host and comedian, best known for 'The Tonight Show'.
Johnny Galecki is an American actor recognized for his role as Leonard Hofstadter on the television show 'The Big Bang Theory'.
Fictional characters named Johnny
Johnny Bravo is a character from the animated television series of the same name, known for his muscular build and comedic personality.
Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch, is a character from Marvel Comics, a member of the Fantastic Four.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Johnny was first seen in the United States in 1880. Johnny has ranked as high as #97 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Johnny has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Johnny (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 106 | |
TX | 100 | |
FL | 44 | |
OH | 32 | |
GA | 27 | |
MO | 25 | |
AZ | 22 | |
NY | 22 | |
PA | 19 | |
WA | 17 | |
SC | 15 | |
NC | 15 | |
TN | 15 | |
MS | 14 | |
AL | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 20 |
1881 | 13 |
1882 | 16 |
1883 | 14 |
1884 | 15 |
1885 | 21 |
1886 | 23 |
1887 | 31 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 20 |
1890 | 23 |
1891 | 31 |
1892 | 33 |
1893 | 21 |
1894 | 29 |
1895 | 35 |
1896 | 38 |
1897 | 31 |
1898 | 39 |
1899 | 36 |
1900 | 72 |
1901 | 48 |
1902 | 70 |
1903 | 59 |
1904 | 77 |
1905 | 83 |
1906 | 84 |
1907 | 97 |
1908 | 107 |
1909 | 117 |
1910 | 167 |
1911 | 147 |
1912 | 217 |
1913 | 263 |
1914 | 331 |
1915 | 417 |
1916 | 458 |
1917 | 530 |
1918 | 644 |
1919 | 660 |
1920 | 767 |
1921 | 824 |
1922 | 862 |
1923 | 976 |
1924 | 1,046 |
1925 | 1,167 |
1926 | 1,289 |
1927 | 1,350 |
1928 | 1,529 |
1929 | 1,532 |
1930 | 1,822 |
1931 | 1,717 |
1932 | 2,012 |
1933 | 2,053 |
1934 | 2,336 |
1935 | 2,533 |
1936 | 2,729 |
1937 | 2,826 |
1938 | 3,197 |
1939 | 3,370 |
1940 | 4,006 |
1941 | 3,983 |
1942 | 4,587 |
1943 | 5,382 |
1944 | 5,661 |
1945 | 5,697 |
1946 | 6,612 |
1947 | 7,442 |
1948 | 6,861 |
1949 | 6,968 |
1950 | 6,581 |
1951 | 6,700 |
1952 | 6,772 |
1953 | 6,717 |
1954 | 6,612 |
1955 | 6,619 |
1956 | 6,637 |
1957 | 6,507 |
1958 | 6,333 |
1959 | 6,308 |
1960 | 6,184 |
1961 | 5,904 |
1962 | 5,778 |
1963 | 5,418 |
1964 | 5,068 |
1965 | 4,685 |
1966 | 4,364 |
1967 | 4,169 |
1968 | 4,052 |
1969 | 4,217 |
1970 | 4,438 |
1971 | 3,939 |
1972 | 3,564 |
1973 | 3,267 |
1974 | 3,169 |
1975 | 2,969 |
1976 | 2,874 |
1977 | 2,801 |
1978 | 2,557 |
1979 | 2,448 |
1980 | 2,642 |
1981 | 2,556 |
1982 | 2,491 |
1983 | 2,361 |
1984 | 2,272 |
1985 | 2,207 |
1986 | 2,205 |
1987 | 2,202 |
1988 | 2,268 |
1989 | 2,298 |
1990 | 2,481 |
1991 | 2,246 |
1992 | 2,095 |
1993 | 1,964 |
1994 | 1,948 |
1995 | 1,687 |
1996 | 1,612 |
1997 | 1,469 |
1998 | 1,486 |
1999 | 1,496 |
2000 | 1,464 |
2001 | 1,540 |
2002 | 1,439 |
2003 | 1,370 |
2004 | 1,317 |
2005 | 1,396 |
2006 | 1,460 |
2007 | 1,507 |
2008 | 1,477 |
2009 | 1,349 |
2010 | 1,294 |
2011 | 1,252 |
2012 | 1,243 |
2013 | 1,330 |
2014 | 1,186 |
2015 | 1,152 |
2016 | 1,038 |
2017 | 973 |
2018 | 941 |
2019 | 845 |
2020 | 793 |
2021 | 720 |
2022 | 800 |
2023 | 717 |
2024 | 679 |