Johnie
Johnie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johnie is an English diminutive variant of Joan or John, originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan. While historically used for both males and females in the United States, it served as a popular gender-neutral spelling in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,144 babies in the United States have been named Johnie since 1880. It ranks #2419 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.6 %)
- MS (18.1 %)
- AL (13.5 %)
- AR (10.9 %)
- GA (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 60 |
| 1890-1900 | 167 |
| 1900-1910 | 363 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,172 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,659 |
| 1930-1940 | 825 |
| 1940-1950 | 432 |
| 1950-1960 | 195 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 42 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Nicknames
Jo, Jon
Fun facts
- Johnie was regularly given to baby girls in the U.S. around the turn of the 20th century.
- The name shares its ultimate root with traditional classics like Joan, Joanna, and John.