Johnnie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God Is Gracious; God Has Given

Background: The name Johnnie is a diminutive form of John, which originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This form was adopted into Latin as Johannes, which retains the same meaning. The name Johnnie specifically reflects this lineage while serving as a familiar variation of John.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#308
Total births
151,182
Most popular decade
1920s (82,083 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-877 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

67.5% male 32.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
24
First year rank
#350
Peak year
1928
Peak year births
1,868
Peak rank
#103
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
61
Recent rank
#2,303

Female

First year
1880
First year births
9
First year rank
#580
Peak year
1928
Peak year births
1,128
Peak rank
#182
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
39
Recent rank
#3,809

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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