Boy nameCurrently #458 in the USFalling
Johnny
//ˈdʒɑni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19476 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Johnny's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Johnny's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Johnny |
|---|---|
| 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 | 43 |
| 1897 | 36 |
| 1898 | 39 |
| 1899 | 36 |
| 1900 | 72 |
| 1901 | 48 |
| 1902 | 70 |
| 1903 | 59 |
| 1904 | 77 |
| 1905 | 83 |
| 1906 | 90 |
| 1907 | 105 |
| 1908 | 112 |
| 1909 | 124 |
| 1910 | 178 |
| 1911 | 157 |
| 1912 | 224 |
| 1913 | 278 |
| 1914 | 350 |
| 1915 | 446 |
| 1916 | 478 |
| 1917 | 557 |
| 1918 | 678 |
| 1919 | 696 |
| 1920 | 802 |
| 1921 | 871 |
| 1922 | 902 |
| 1923 | 1,019 |
| 1924 | 1,091 |
| 1925 | 1,210 |
| 1926 | 1,334 |
| 1927 | 1,395 |
| 1928 | 1,599 |
| 1929 | 1,578 |
| 1930 | 1,876 |
| 1931 | 1,760 |
| 1932 | 2,055 |
| 1933 | 2,100 |
| 1934 | 2,366 |
| 1935 | 2,572 |
| 1936 | 2,778 |
| 1937 | 2,862 |
| 1938 | 3,237 |
| 1939 | 3,405 |
| 1940 | 4,065 |
| 1941 | 4,032 |
| 1942 | 4,640 |
| 1943 | 5,436 |
| 1944 | 5,712 |
| 1945 | 5,748 |
| 1946 | 6,664 |
| 1947 | 7,498 |
| 1948 | 6,904 |
| 1949 | 7,043 |
| 1950 | 6,645 |
| 1951 | 6,761 |
| 1952 | 6,840 |
| 1953 | 6,784 |
| 1954 | 6,672 |
| 1955 | 6,673 |
| 1956 | 6,700 |
| 1957 | 6,559 |
| 1958 | 6,396 |
| 1959 | 6,385 |
| 1960 | 6,259 |
| 1961 | 5,976 |
| 1962 | 5,842 |
| 1963 | 5,472 |
| 1964 | 5,123 |
| 1965 | 4,728 |
| 1966 | 4,409 |
| 1967 | 4,224 |
| 1968 | 4,088 |
| 1969 | 4,268 |
| 1970 | 4,485 |
| 1971 | 3,985 |
| 1972 | 3,600 |
| 1973 | 3,313 |
| 1974 | 3,207 |
| 1975 | 3,002 |
| 1976 | 2,909 |
| 1977 | 2,842 |
| 1978 | 2,595 |
| 1979 | 2,484 |
| 1980 | 2,664 |
| 1981 | 2,587 |
| 1982 | 2,516 |
| 1983 | 2,383 |
| 1984 | 2,294 |
| 1985 | 2,230 |
| 1986 | 2,231 |
| 1987 | 2,230 |
| 1988 | 2,289 |
| 1989 | 2,311 |
| 1990 | 2,498 |
| 1991 | 2,260 |
| 1992 | 2,116 |
| 1993 | 1,976 |
| 1994 | 1,964 |
| 1995 | 1,703 |
| 1996 | 1,617 |
| 1997 | 1,477 |
| 1998 | 1,494 |
| 1999 | 1,502 |
| 2000 | 1,470 |
| 2001 | 1,546 |
| 2002 | 1,450 |
| 2003 | 1,377 |
| 2004 | 1,327 |
| 2005 | 1,401 |
| 2006 | 1,465 |
| 2007 | 1,513 |
| 2008 | 1,483 |
| 2009 | 1,356 |
| 2010 | 1,301 |
| 2011 | 1,257 |
| 2012 | 1,248 |
| 2013 | 1,337 |
| 2014 | 1,195 |
| 2015 | 1,159 |
| 2016 | 1,049 |
| 2017 | 979 |
| 2018 | 954 |
| 2019 | 853 |
| 2020 | 800 |
| 2021 | 728 |
| 2022 | 806 |
| 2023 | 717 |
| 2024 | 688 |
Johnny through the decades
- Johnny peaked in 1947, when 7,498 babies were named Johnny in the US.
- The 1950s were Johnny's strongest decade, averaging 6,642 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Johnny has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Johnny currently ranks #458 in the US and is cooling off.