Jonny
Jonny is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given.
Origin and history
Jonny is a diminutive spelling of Jonathan or John, derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'Yahweh has given'. It functions both as an informal nickname and occasionally as an official given name in the United States. While less common than the spelling Johnny, it remains a recognized alternative.
Popularity in the United States
3,401 babies in the United States have been named Jonny since 1880. It ranks #2202 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.5 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- FL (2.7 %)
- IL (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 75 |
| 1930-1940 | 144 |
| 1940-1950 | 290 |
| 1950-1960 | 320 |
| 1960-1970 | 411 |
| 1970-1980 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 248 |
| 1990-2000 | 384 |
| 2000-2010 | 580 |
| 2010-2019 | 484 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Jonny
- Jonny Lee Miller: Actor
- Jonny Greenwood: Musician, Composer
- Jonny Flynn: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Jonny is a streamlined spelling variant of the more traditionally common Johnny.
- While typically a nickname for Jonathan, Jonny has been registered as an independent full name in the U.S. since records began.