Johnnie
A diminutive of the male given name John.
Every Johnnie since 1880 — 151,295 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johnnie
Johnnie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,295 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 151,295 American babies have been named Johnnie — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1928, when 2,996 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Johnnie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johnnie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,609 | 61 | #2,295 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,856 | 61 | #2,328 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,232 | 66 | #2,182 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,920 | 75 | #2,030 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,574 | 86 | #1,820 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,113 | 74 | #1,955 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,282 | 72 | #2,031 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,279 | 100 | #1,632 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,586 | 95 | #1,668 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,957 | 95 | #1,668 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,537 | 109 | #1,518 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,053 | 118 | #1,425 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,951 | 115 | #1,440 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,786 | 107 | #1,507 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,859 | 133 | #1,290 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,764 | 105 | #1,541 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,786 | 119 | #1,417 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,641 | 140 | #1,245 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,945 | 152 | #1,165 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,991 | 133 | #1,259 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,526 | 151 | #1,098 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,836 | 139 | #1,137 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,680 | 144 | #1,079 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,341 | 148 | #1,038 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,686 | 160 | #964 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,117 | 162 | #941 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,470 | 260 | #644 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,357 | 328 | #557 |
| 1985 | 54 | #2,004 | 329 | #477 |
| 1980 | 82 | #1,476 | 446 | #383 |
| 1975 | 108 | #1,086 | 524 | #332 |
| 1970 | 184 | #774 | 765 | #275 |
| 1965 | 238 | #636 | 891 | #248 |
| 1960 | 405 | #487 | 1,132 | #241 |
| 1955 | 596 | #355 | 1,403 | #190 |
| 1950 | 835 | #265 | 1,587 | #157 |
| 1945 | 935 | #209 | 1,600 | #133 |
| 1940 | 861 | #206 | 1,445 | #129 |
| 1935 | 904 | #193 | 1,511 | #118 |
| 1930 | 912 | #206 | 1,783 | #104 |
| 1925 | 1,127 | #189 | 1,744 | #100 |
| 1920 | 854 | #223 | 1,727 | #99 |
| 1915 | 545 | #254 | 1,168 | #117 |
| 1910 | 299 | #215 | 502 | #74 |
| 1905 | 181 | #237 | 297 | #81 |
| 1900 | 164 | #253 | 313 | #84 |
| 1895 | 103 | #277 | 120 | #134 |
| 1890 | 44 | #379 | 90 | #158 |
| 1885 | 31 | #368 | 71 | #184 |
| 1880 | 9 | #607 | 24 | #353 |
Famous people named Johnnie
- Johnnie To Film director · b. 1955
- Johnnie Parsons Racing driver · 1918–1984
- Johnnie Ray Singer · 1927–1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johnnie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name John.
How popular is the name Johnnie in 2025?
Johnnie ranked #2,295 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johnnie?
151,295 babies have been named Johnnie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johnnie most popular?
Johnnie peaked in 1928, when 2,996 newborns received the name.
Is Johnnie a boy or girl name?
Johnnie is used for both: about 33% of babies named Johnnie have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Johnnie rising or falling?
Johnnie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Johnnie?
Well-known people named Johnnie include Johnnie To (film director), Johnnie Parsons (racing driver), Johnnie Ray (singer).