Johnnie

/ JON-ee /
boyvintageclassicfriendly

“god is gracious” — Hebrew

—2024 rank
1928peak year
99,258babies named Johnnie since 1880
▼ 14%5-year trend

Johnnie popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 192818801920196020002024

What does Johnnie mean?

A diminutive spelling of John or Johnny, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Historically used for both genders in the American South.

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic

Names like Johnnie

Same era, same vibe — if you like Johnnie, these usually land on the shortlist too.

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supplanter · Hebrew
rare · peak 1934
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twin · Aramaic
rare · peak 1947
Marty♂ boy
of Mars, warlike · Latin
rare · peak 1962

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