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Johnny

Pronunciation: [ j-AHN-ee ]

Girl Name #12,364 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Johnny is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHN-ee.

Parents who love the name Johnny often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#12,364
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Joh Joy Johie Johnie

Also a Boy Name

Johnny is also used as a boy name, ranked #458.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny

Is Johnny a boy or girl name?
Johnny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12364. As a boy name, it is ranked #458. Johnny is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Johnny?
Johnny is pronounced j-AHN-ee.
How popular is the name Johnny?
Johnny is currently ranked #12364 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Johnny?
Common nicknames for Johnny include Joh, Joy, Johie, and Johnie.
Is Johnny a common or rare name?
Johnny is an uncommon name, ranked #12364 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Johnny

Johnny is a girl name .

Is Johnny a boy or girl name? Johnny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,364 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #458. Johnny is more commonly used as a boy name.

Johnny is currently ranked #12,364 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Johnny include Joh, Joy, Johie, and Johnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Johnny include Johnnie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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