Johnny

Meaning of Johnny

Johnny is a diminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious."

Johnny has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Johnny

Johnny has held fairly steady, sitting around #458 in 2025 after peaking at #225 in 2001.

Notable people named Johnny

• Johnny Depp
  Actor, producer, musician
• Johnny Cash
  Singer, songwriter, musician
• Johnny Carson
  Television host, comedian
• Johnny Galecki
  Actor (The Big Bang Theory)
• Johnny Knoxville
  Actor, stunt performer

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Questions about the name Johnny

What does the name Johnny mean?

Johnny means johnny is a diminutive of john, meaning "god is gracious.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Johnny a boy's or a girl's name?

Johnny is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Johnny?

In 2025, Johnny ranked #458 for boys, up from #460 the year before.

When was Johnny most popular?

Johnny peaked at #225 in 2001.