How Many People Are Named Johney?

Complete statistics for the name Johney in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Johney
Very Rare
1,525
Estimated People
1 in 216,393
1 in X Americans
1919
Peak Popularity
Male
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,519 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 85

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 10
Arkansas 17
California 5
Georgia 10
Kentucky 17
Louisiana 5
Mississippi 34
South Carolina 25
Tennessee 13
Texas 29
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Johney

How Many People Have the Name Johney in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,525 people in the United States currently share the name Johney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 216,393 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Johney a Common or Rare Name?

Johney is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Johney Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Johney are covered in full on the Johney name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Johney Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Johney in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Johney is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Johney Most Popular?

The name Johney reached peak popularity in 1919, with 45 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Johney Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Johney across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Johney?

Approximately 1,525 people in the United States share the name Johney, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Johney a rare name?

Johney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 216,393 Americans has this name.

What does the name Johney mean?

The meaning and origin of Johney is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Johney more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Johney are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Johney most popular?

The name Johney reached its peak in 1919, with 45 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,525
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 216,393
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1919
Male %100%
Female %0%

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