Johnny
Boy nameJohnny has been given to 321,696 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1947 and currently ranks #458 for boys (2025).
Meaning & origin /ˈd͡ʒɒn.i/
From John +‎ -y. In the sense of an Englishman, compare John Bull.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
321,696
Peak year
1947 (7,497 babies)
Rank in 2025
#458 for boys
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -41%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Famous people named Johnny
Jimi Hendrix
American guitarist (1942–1970)
Johnny Cash
American country singer (1932–2003)
Johnny Weissmuller
American swimmer, water polo player, and actor (1904–1984)
Johnny Carson
American talk show host and comedian (1925–2005)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Johnny.
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