Johny

♂ Boy

Pronounced JON-ee /ˈdʒɒn.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious; the Lord is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Johny spells Johnny. Crisp, retro, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious; the Lord is gracious'

U.S. rank (2024)#8609 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1929

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,565

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

Johny is a spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious; the Lord is gracious'. A crisp, retro name (said 'JON-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Johnny. God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Johny is a spelling of the pet form Johnny, crisp and retro (said 'JON-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Johnny — pet form of John

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johny mean?

Johny spells Johnny — a pet form of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Johny?

It's said JON-ee /ˈdʒɒn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Johny a boy or girl name?

Johny is a boy's name.

How popular is Johny?

Johny is a very rare spelling in the U.S.