Johnney
Johnney is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johnney is a rare spelling variant of the classic English given name Johnny, derived from John. It traces back to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it saw minor historical usage as a given name but is extremely uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
1,122 babies in the United States have been named Johnney since 1880. It ranks #3570 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- AR (12.5 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- MS (12.5 %)
- NC (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 138 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 214 |
| 1950-1960 | 212 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
John, Jay
Fun facts
- Johnney includes an extra 'e' before the 'y', distinguishing it visually from the standard spelling Johnny.
- While rare today, Johnney was occasionally registered as an independent given name in early-to-mid 20th century U.S. birth records.