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Johny

Boy

Meaning of Johny: English: 'God is gracious'

Johny is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11807th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#11807

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

3,597

First recorded 1888 · peak 1929

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 26 babies1982: 17 babies1983: 29 babies1984: 20 babies1985: 19 babies1986: 24 babies1987: 31 babies1988: 23 babies1989: 31 babies1990: 54 babies19901991: 36 babies1992: 42 babies1993: 34 babies1994: 34 babies1995: 34 babies1996: 27 babies1997: 30 babies1998: 26 babies1999: 31 babies2000: 28 babies20002001: 51 babies2002: 35 babies2003: 37 babies2004: 38 babies2005: 40 babies2006: 37 babies2007: 42 babies2008: 34 babies2009: 31 babies2010: 39 babies20102011: 32 babies2012: 28 babies2013: 34 babies2014: 24 babies2015: 29 babies2016: 24 babies2017: 25 babies2018: 19 babies2019: 15 babies2020: 18 babies20202021: 12 babies2022: 14 babies2023: 15 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Johny per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 54.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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