boy name
Johnny
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#458 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Johnny in the US, 1880–2025
Johnny first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1947, when 7,441 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 682.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Johnny a boy or a girl name?
Johnny is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Johnny?
In 2025, Johnny ranked #458 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Johnny most popular?
Johnny was most popular in 1947, when about 7,441 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.