Johnny
Johnny is a diminutive form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved as an affectionate, friendly variant that became a standalone name with a warm, approachable character.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 674. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,252
- 2012: 1,243
- 2013: 1,330
- 2014: 1,186
- 2015: 1,153
- 2016: 1,038
- 2017: 974
- 2018: 941
- 2019: 848
- 2020: 793
- 2021: 720
- 2022: 800
- 2023: 718
- 2024: 685
- 2025: 682
- 2026 (projected): 674
Good to Know
- •Universally recognized and easy to spell
- •Has a youthful, endearing quality that works well into adulthood
- •More casual than formal John, giving it an easygoing personality
- •Strong cultural presence in American music and entertainment
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Famous People
Johnny Depp
Actor
Johnny Cash
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Johnny Carson
Television Host
Johnny Knoxville
Actor and Stunt Performer
Statistics
317,918
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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