Johny
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Hebrew — from Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן): Yah (God) + chanan (to be gracious)
Popularity: Ranked #12894 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of John. Shares the meaning 'God is gracious.'
Similar names: john, johna, johnie, johnna, johnni, johnnie, johnny, johan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Johny? About 1 in 665,700 babies born in 2025 were named Johny, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Johny
What does the name Johny mean?
Johny means “God is gracious” from Hebrew — from Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן): Yah (God) + chanan (to be gracious) roots.
What is the origin of the name Johny?
Johny has Hebrew — from Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן): Yah (God) + chanan (to be gracious) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Johny?
Johny ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Johny most popular?
Johny peaked in 1929 with 70 babies registered that year.
Is Johny a boy or girl name?
Johny is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Johnys in registered births are male.
Is the name Johny rising or falling in popularity?
Johny has fallen 6928 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5080 in 2020 to #12008 in 2025.
How long has Johny been recorded?
Johny appears in birth records across 127 years — from 1888 through 2025.