How Many People Are Named Johnnie?

Complete statistics for the name Johnnie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Johnnie
Very Rare
English

Johnnie, a rare male name, stands out with just 1 in 5,522 Americans bearing it. That's around 59,760 people today, making it quite unique. The majority, 86%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~282
Living in US
1 in 1,175,352
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Friendly Adventurous
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression, encouraging those named Johnnie to embrace their artistic side.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,760
Worldwide Bearers
#10,079
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
164
🇦🇺 Australia
163
🇻🇪 Venezuela
115
🇳🇱 Netherlands
101
🇨🇳 China
98
🇯🇲 Jamaica
83
🇲🇾 Malaysia
59
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
57
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
56
🇿🇲 Zambia
43

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41,228 (69%)
♀ Female
18,532 (31%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
4,247
Would be under 30 (3%)
17,541
Would be 30–60 (12%)
129,361
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 151,149 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
94
Modern Appeal
6
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Johnnie Through the Generations

Johnnie has seen its peak in 1928 when 2,996 babies were named, marking a significant era for this moniker. Over time, the name has slowly declined, but it still holds a special place among the elderly, with 129,361 individuals over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name deeply rooted in tradition and nostalgia, cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 17,536
Georgia 14,582
Alabama 13,344
Mississippi 13,080
North Carolina 9,634
South Carolina 7,990
Florida 7,286
Tennessee 6,448
Louisiana 6,212
Arkansas 5,539

⭐ Famous People Named Johnnie

Johnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females.…

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✨ Similar Names to Johnnie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Johnnie's English roots

📄 About the Name Johnnie

How Many People Have the Name Johnnie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 282 people in the United States currently share the name Johnnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,175,352 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Johnnie a Common or Rare Name?

Johnnie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Johnnie in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.

When Was Johnnie Most Popular?

The name Johnnie reached peak popularity in 1928, with 2,996 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Johnnie?

Approximately 282 people named Johnnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,175,352 Americans.

Is Johnnie a rare name?

Johnnie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,175,352 Americans has this name.

What does the name Johnnie mean?

The meaning and origin of Johnnie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Johnnie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Johnnie are male and 31% are female.

When was Johnnie most popular?

Johnnie peaked in 1928 with 2,996 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US282
All-Time Births282
1 in X1 in 1,175,352
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1928
World Rank#10,079
Male %69%
Female %31%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.