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Jonnie

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑ.ni/High

Meaning: A pet form of Joan/Johnna (or of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Jonnie is a pet form of Joan. Crisp, warm, and homey. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'JAH-nee').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Joan/Johnna (or of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6969 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,880

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718812025

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

Jonnie is a pet form of Joan/Johnna (or of John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished). A crisp, homey name (said 'JAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Joan/John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Jonnie is a warm pet form, crisp and homey, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'JAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Joan — unisex; here girls'

Variations

JohnnieJoniJonny

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Joni— a kin spelling
Joan— a source name
Johnna— a fellow John-rooted girls' name
Bonnie— a sound-neighbor -onnie girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jonnie mean?

Jonnie is a pet form of Joan/John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'; used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Jonnie?

It's said JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jonnie a boy or girl name?

Jonnie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jonnie?

Jonnie is a rare name in the U.S.

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