Johnie
Johnie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johnie is an alternative spelling of Johnny, derived from John, which traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan. Historically popular in the early 20th century in the United States, it served as both a standalone given name and a diminutive. In recent decades, its usage for newborn boys in the U.S. has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
20,930 babies in the United States have been named Johnie since 1880. It ranks #817 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- MS (13.3 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- AL (9.6 %)
- NC (9.2 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 269 |
| 1890-1900 | 604 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,276 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,204 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,901 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,450 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,967 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,158 |
| 1960-1970 | 760 |
| 1970-1980 | 503 |
| 1980-1990 | 332 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Johnie
- Johnie Cooks: Football player
Nicknames
John, Jay
Fun facts
- Johnie was commonly given as an official full name for American boys during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It represents an older end-of-word '-ie' spelling trend that preceded the modern preference for the '-y' ending in Johnny.