Total births
843
Girls' name · since 1907
Johnnye
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 843 babies named Johnnye, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 843
- total births
- 1907–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
843 girls have been named Johnnye since 1907, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Johnnye has 843 recorded births among girls since 1907, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1962.
- 843 total births
- 1907–1962 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
843 girls have been named Johnnye since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1962.
- 843
- total births
- 1907–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Johnnye was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
31 babies were named Johnnye in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Johnnye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Johnnye's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1908, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1935 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Johnnye at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Johnnye popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1962
- Peak year (1935)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Johnnye popularity over time - boys
36 total births recorded since 1933 (Johnnye as boys' name)
Johnnye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Johnnye's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Johnnye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
111 births
- 1920s
1920s
225 births
- 1930s
1930s
204 births
- 1940s
1940s
195 births
- 1950s 84
1950s
84 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 225 births (27% of all-time use).
How Johnnye compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Johnnye's total volume
Johnnye vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Johnnye by state
Where Johnnye concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 184 | 21.8% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 33 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Johnnye's total US births 21.8%
Even split
184 of 843 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Johnnye? ▼
Since 1907, Social Security records show 843 babies named Johnnye. The most recent recorded year was 1962. Its busiest year on record was 1935, with 31 births.
When was Johnnye most popular? ▼
Johnnye was most popular in the 1920s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Johnnye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Johnnye are Texas (184 births), Mississippi (33 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Johnnye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Johnnye since 1907 -- 56 years through the most recent 1962 data.
What names are similar to Johnnye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Johanna, Johnnie, John, Johnna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Johnnye's data
- Johnnye's decade-level peak was the 1920s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Johnnyes (184 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 Johnnye
Nearby Names Like Johnnye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Johnnye
Johanna Girl
#848 54,247 births
Johnnie Girl
#3824 49,196 births
John Girl
#11125 21,744 births
Johnna Girl
#7295 10,029 births
Johana Girl
#1734 6,967 births
Compare Johnnye side by side: Johnnye vs Johanna Johnnye vs Johnnie Johnnye vs John
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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, 1907–1962 (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. "Johnnye: Baby Name Since 1907 - 843 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/johnnye. 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 Johnnye 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.