Johny

Boy name

Johny has been given to 3,597 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It peaked in 1929.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,597

Peak year

1929 (78 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1888

10-year trend

▼ -83%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Johny — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Johnboy

5,204,377 babies since 1880

Johnnyboy

321,696 babies since 1880

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Clovisboy

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3,784 babies since 1912

Elwynboy

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Evertboy

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Urbanboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Johny?

Johny has been given to 3,597 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Johny peak?

Johny peaked in 1929, when 78 babies were given the name.

Is Johny a girl or boy name?

Johny is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Johny are boys).

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