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Jonny
BoyEnglish, Hebrew· “pet form of John, "God is gracious"”
- Meaning
- pet form of John, "God is gracious"
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAH-nee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,407
- US babies 2025
- 34
- Best rank
- #1,095 (1967)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Jonny
Jonny is an English and Hebrew name that means “pet form of John, "God is gracious"”.
Jonny is a pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious," and also of Jonathan, "God has given." Johnny is the more common spelling, and Jonny drops the h, following Jon and Jonathan. It is said JAH-nee. Jonny Wilkinson, the English rugby player, is a well-known bearer. Johnny, Jon and Jonathan are related names. It can be used as a full name or kept as a nickname for John or Jonathan.
Popularity over time
Jonny first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,095 in 1967, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 79 were named Jonny. In 2025, 34 babies were named Jonny, and it ranked #3,407 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,648 in 1920, #1,277 in 1950, #2,187 in 1980, #2,455 in 2000, #2,448 in 2010, and #3,407 in 2025. Of the 3,401 US boys named Jonny since records began, 17% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 484 babies. Since 2010, 696 more have been named Jonny.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Zamarion, Danthony, Jhonatan, Iziah, and Anirudh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jonny ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1913 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Jonny is usually pronounced JAH-nee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ny”.
Middle names for Jonny
A few middle names that flow with Jonny: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jonny
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonny mean?
Jonny is an English and Hebrew name that means “pet form of John, "God is gracious"”.
What is the origin of the name Jonny?
Jonny has English and Hebrew roots. Jonny is a pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious," and also of Jonathan, "God has given." Johnny is the more common spelling, and Jonny drops the h, following Jon and Jonathan.
Is Jonny a popular name?
Not especially. Jonny ranked #3,407 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jonny a boy or girl name?
Jonny is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Jonny?
Jonny is usually pronounced JAH-nee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings