Johnny is a distinctive choice, ranked #494 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Johnny in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#494
US Rank #458
About the Name Johnny
Johnny has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 84 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #322 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Johnny is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #458, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Johnny
Unlikely. With around 79 UK babies named Johnny per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Johnny in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Johnny has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 84 places in the last five years. Its peak was #322 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Johnny is more popular in the US (#458) than in the UK (#494). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Johnny include: Johnny Somali — Ramsey Khalid Ismael, better known as Johnny Somali, is an American former live streamer, nuisance streamer, and self-proclaimed internet troll known for his...; Johnny Eblen — Johnny Eblen is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the PFL.; Johnny Cardoso — João Lucas de Souza Cardoso, better known as Johnny Cardoso or Johnny, is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club....
Johnny appears in the US top 500 at #458 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
79
UK babies named Johnny (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 84 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Johnny
Likely around 1 other Johnny in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Johnny
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Johnny Weissmuller ( WYSSE-mul-ər; born Johann Peter Weißmüller, German: [ˈjoːhan ˈpeːtɐ ˈvaɪsmʏlɐ]; June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was a Hungarian-born German American Olympic swimmer, water polo player and actor. He has one of the best competitive-swimming records of the 20th century.
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, better known as Johnny Somali, is an American former live streamer, nuisance streamer, and self-proclaimed internet troll known for his provocative and hostile behavior while traveling overseas. After getting banned from Twitch, Ismael began streaming on Kick before being banned from that platform in May 2024, and subsequently Rumble and Parti while visiting Asian countries.
Johnny Eblen is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the PFL. He formerly competed in Bellator MMA, where he was the last Bellator Middleweight World Champion.
João Lucas de Souza Cardoso, better known as Johnny Cardoso or Johnny, is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the United States national team.