Johney
Johney is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johney is a spelling variant of John or Johnny, originating from the Hebrew name Yehochanan. It historically served as a diminutive or alternative phonetic spelling of John in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name that saw moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,519 babies in the United States have been named Johney since 1880. It ranks #3221 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (20.6 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
- SC (15.2 %)
- AR (10.3 %)
- KY (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 228 |
| 1920-1930 | 295 |
| 1930-1940 | 254 |
| 1940-1950 | 218 |
| 1950-1960 | 172 |
| 1960-1970 | 126 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
John, Jay
Fun facts
- Johney represents an unconventional phonetic variation of Johnny, which developed from the classical biblical name John.
- The name reached its peak registered usage in the United States during the mid-20th century before declining in popularity.