Jonny
Every Jonny since 1912 — 3,532 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jonny
Jonny is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,407 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,532 American babies have been named Jonny. Its peak came in 2008, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jonny stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jonny 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 | — | — | 34 | #3,407 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,843 |
| 2023 | — | — | 39 | #3,148 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,079 |
| 2021 | — | — | 36 | #3,270 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,302 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,915 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,571 |
| 2017 | — | — | 43 | #2,820 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,032 |
| 2015 | — | — | 43 | #2,789 |
| 2014 | — | — | 42 | #2,829 |
| 2013 | — | — | 63 | #2,125 |
| 2012 | — | — | 65 | #2,098 |
| 2011 | — | — | 65 | #2,069 |
| 2010 | — | — | 51 | #2,448 |
| 2009 | — | — | 72 | #1,965 |
| 2008 | — | — | 79 | #1,850 |
| 2007 | — | — | 58 | #2,268 |
| 2006 | — | — | 52 | #2,385 |
| 2005 | — | — | 59 | #2,096 |
| 2004 | — | — | 66 | #1,865 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43 | #2,451 |
| 2002 | — | — | 56 | #1,988 |
| 2001 | — | — | 56 | #1,944 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,455 |
| 1995 | — | — | 48 | #1,821 |
| 1990 | — | — | 51 | #1,624 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,385 |
| 1980 | — | — | 24 | #2,187 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,090 |
| 1970 | — | — | 35 | #1,426 |
| 1965 | — | — | 34 | #1,327 |
| 1960 | — | — | 46 | #1,157 |
| 1955 | — | — | 37 | #1,248 |
| 1950 | — | — | 32 | #1,277 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,259 | 22 | #1,429 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,939 |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,088 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,928 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,648 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jonny
- Jonny Lee Miller Actor · b. 1972
- Jonny Greenwood Musician · b. 1971
- Jonny Jakobsen Singer · b. 1963
- Jonny Buckland Musician · b. 1977
- Jonny Wilkinson Rugby player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jonny in 2025?
Jonny ranked #3,407 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jonny?
3,532 babies have been named Jonny in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jonny most popular?
Jonny peaked in 2008, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Jonny a boy or girl name?
Jonny is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jonny rising or falling?
Jonny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jonny?
Well-known people named Jonny include Jonny Lee Miller (actor), Jonny Greenwood (musician), Jonny Jakobsen (singer).