Johnny
Male name · ↓ Falling
129,513
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
#436
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Johnny
Johnny is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 129,513 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 411 births |
| 1890s | 716 births |
| 1900s | 1,783 births |
| 1910s | 2,604 births |
| 1920s | 5,430 births |
| 1930s | 11,166 births |
| 1940s | 23,864 births |
| 1950s | 26,733 births |
| 1960s | 19,799 births |
| 1970s | 12,766 births |
| 1980s | 9,155 births |
| 1990s | 7,155 births |
| 2000s | 5,192 births |
| 2010s | 2,100 births |
| 2020s | 639 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Johnny?
Johnny has been given to 129,513 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 3,126 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #436.
Is Johnny a boy or girl name?
Johnny is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Johnny most popular?
Johnny was most popular in 1947, when 3,126 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Johnny?
Johnny first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).