Johny comes from the Hebrew tradition, meaning God is gracious.
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How popular is Johny?
1929peak year
Johny's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Johny is a rare name in U.S. records with about 18 babies named Johny each year. At its height in 1929, Johny reached #768 nationally — 70 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. In all, around 3,591 babies have been registered as Johny since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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