Total births
1,122
Boys' name · since 1912
Johnney
1,122 babies named Johnney in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,122
- total births
- 1912–2004
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,122 boys have been named Johnney since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Johnney recorded 1,122 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2004.
- 1,122 total births
- 1912–2004 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,122 boys have been named Johnney since 1912, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2004.
- 1,122
- total births
- 1912–2004
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Johnney was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
34 babies were named Johnney in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Johnney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Johnney's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Johnney at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Johnney popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2004
- Peak year (1947)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Johnney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Johnney's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Johnney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 56
1910s
56 births
- 1920s
1920s
138 births
- 1930s
1930s
158 births
- 1940s
1940s
214 births
- 1950s
1950s
212 births
- 1960s
1960s
152 births
- 1970s
1970s
110 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 214 births (19% of all-time use).
How Johnney compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Johnney's total volume
Johnney vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Johnney by state
Where Johnney concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Johnney's total US births 1.8%
Even split
20 of 1,122 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Johnney? ▼
1,122 babies have been named Johnney since 1912. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1947 with 34 births.
When was Johnney most popular? ▼
Johnney was most popular in the 1940s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Johnney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Johnney are Texas (20 births), Arkansas (5 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Johnney been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Johnney since 1912 -- 93 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Johnney? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include John, Johnny, Johnnie, Johnathan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Johnney's data
- Johnney's decade-level peak was the 1940s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Johnneys (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Johnney
Nearby Names Like Johnney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Johnney
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Johnnie Boy
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Johnathan Boy
#513 98,262 births
Johnathon Boy
#2083 25,600 births
Compare Johnney side by side: Johnney vs John Johnney vs Johnny Johnney vs Johnnie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Johnney: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,122 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/johnney. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Johnney draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.