Johny
Johny is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johny is a variant spelling of Johnny, which is a diminutive of John. It originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a less common alternative spelling of a classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,571 babies in the United States have been named Johny since 1880. It ranks #2145 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.4 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- MS (9.9 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 72 |
| 1910-1920 | 260 |
| 1920-1930 | 511 |
| 1930-1940 | 428 |
| 1940-1950 | 351 |
| 1950-1960 | 233 |
| 1960-1970 | 231 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 232 |
| 1990-2000 | 348 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 269 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Johny
- Johny Hendricks: MMA fighter, Athlete
Fun facts
- Johny drops the second 'n' found in the traditional English diminutive Johnny.
- It ultimately traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yochanan.