Johnny
How to say it: JON-ee · /ˈdʒɑni/
English diminutive of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'. Widely used as an independent given name.
Johnny was the 283rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 682 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #326 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #283 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 682 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,523 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #326 |
| In France, 2025 | #197 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long ago in the 1940s Johnny reached its height. Now far below that peak, it is expected to slip further.
What goes with it
Soft and friendly in sound, it carries a biblical heritage and a saintly association. Tommy and Bobby share its style.
Nicknames
- John
- Jon
Honouring a Johnny in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Johnny is about 1 in 106.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #197 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #441. Ireland: #257.
Famous people named Johnny
- Johnny Cash (1932–2003)American country singer
- Johnny Logan (born 1954)Irish singer and songwriter
- Johnny Weissmuller (1904–1984)American swimmer, water polo player, and actor
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