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Johnse

♂ Boy

Pronounced JON-see /ˈdʒɒn.si/Medium

Meaning: A rare name reading as a pet or extended form of John ('God is gracious'), sometimes tied to the Appalachian bearer Johnse Hatfield. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare John-based name: Johnse reads as a pet form of John ('God is gracious') (said 'JON-see'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA rare name reading as a pet or extended form of John ('God is gracious'), sometimes tied to the Appalachian bearer Johnse Hatfield. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11555 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Johnse appears as a rare form of John ('God is gracious'), familiar from the Hatfield-McCoy story. As a modern given name it is very rare and its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'JON-see').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, John-rooted, and unusual.

Did you know? Johnse reads as an unusual pet or extended form of John ('God is gracious'), known from the Appalachian figure Johnse Hatfield - its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'JON-see').

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Johnse — rare form of John; routes uncertain

Variations

JohnsieJonsyJohnsey

Nicknames

JohnJonsy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johnse mean?

Johnse reads as a rare pet or extended form of John ('God is gracious'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Johnse?

It's said JON-see /ˈdʒɒn.si/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Johnse a boy or girl name?

Johnse is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Johnse?

Johnse is a very rare name in the U.S.