How Many People Are Named Jonny?

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

Jonny
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jonny, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 115,381 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With only 2,860 people named Jonny living in the US, its peak popularity was in 2008 when 79 babies were given this name.

~2,860
Living in US
1 in 115,381
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Johnny
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous Confident
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,928
Worldwide Bearers
#12,167
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,954
🇵🇪 Peru
2,751
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,719
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,704
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,162
🇩🇰 Denmark
961
🇮🇳 India
887
🇿🇦 South Africa
785
🇳🇿 New Zealand
771
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
636

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,774 (97%)
♀ Female
86 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
1,348
Would be under 30 (39%)
934
Would be 30–60 (27%)
1,216
Would be over 60 (35%)

All 3,498 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Jonny Through the Generations

Jonny's journey through the generations shows a modern, newer-generation name with a significant decline since its peak in 2008. Today, Jonny is most commonly found among those aged 45, reflecting its status as a name embraced by parents in the late 20th century. The age distribution is fairly even, with 39% under 30, 26% between 30 and 60, and 35% over 60, indicating a broad appeal across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 469
Texas 151
New York 98
Florida 22
Illinois 12
Georgia 10
New Jersey 6
Ohio 6
Indiana 5
Oklahoma 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jonny's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jonny

How Many People Have the Name Jonny?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,860 people in the United States currently share the name Jonny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,381 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jonny a Common or Rare Name?

Jonny 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.

What Does the Name Jonny Mean?

Jonny means "creative variant of Johnny" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jonny in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Jonny Most Popular?

The name Jonny reached peak popularity in 2008, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Jonny?

Approximately 2,860 people named Jonny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,498. That works out to roughly 1 in 115,381 Americans.

Is Jonny a rare name?

Jonny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,381 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jonny mean?

Jonny means "creative variant of Johnny" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jonny more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Jonny are male and 3% are female.

When was Jonny most popular?

Jonny peaked in 2008 with 79 births that year. Current trend: 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 US2,860
All-Time Births3,498
1 in X1 in 115,381
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2008
World Rank#12,167
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.