Johny
A diminutive of the male given name John.
Every Johny since 1888 — 3,597 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johny
Johny is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,894 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 3,597 American babies have been named Johny. Its peak came in 1929, when 78 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 Johny stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johny 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,894 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,642 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,065 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,302 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,879 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,131 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,953 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,009 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,170 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,252 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,737 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,185 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,231 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,750 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,396 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,983 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,515 |
| 2008 | — | — | 34 | #3,311 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,842 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #3,001 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,734 |
| 2004 | — | — | 38 | #2,769 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,700 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,725 |
| 2001 | — | — | 51 | #2,073 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,115 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,321 |
| 1990 | — | — | 54 | #1,551 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,643 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,505 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,827 |
| 1970 | — | — | 25 | #1,766 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,695 |
| 1960 | — | — | 28 | #1,540 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,821 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,588 |
| 1945 | — | — | 36 | #1,094 |
| 1940 | — | — | 37 | #1,081 |
| 1935 | — | — | 48 | #919 |
| 1930 | — | — | 49 | #967 |
| 1925 | — | — | 43 | #1,060 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,176 | 47 | #1,011 |
| 1915 | — | — | 27 | #1,286 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,507 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #727 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,109 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #945 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Johny
- Johny Schleck Cyclist · b. 1942
- Johny Placide Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johny mean?
A diminutive of the male given name John.
How popular is the name Johny in 2025?
Johny ranked #12,894 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johny?
3,597 babies have been named Johny in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johny most popular?
Johny peaked in 1929, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Johny a boy or girl name?
Johny is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johny rising or falling?
Johny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Johny?
Well-known people named Johny include Johny Schleck (cyclist), Johny Placide (soccer player).