The baby name Johnnie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɒni/ or /ˈdʒɑːni/ (JAW-nee / JAH-nee).
Johnnie is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Johnnie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɒni/ or /ˈdʒɑːni/ (JAW-nee / JAH-nee).
Johnnie is Hebrew in Origin.
Johnnie is a diminutive given name derived from John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan via Greek Ioannes and Latin Iohannes, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The -ie ending reflects Scots and English affectionate naming patterns, and the spelling Johnnie has long served as a familiar form distinct from the more common Johnny.
Used as an independent given name since the late 19th century, Johnnie has appeared for both sexes - especially in the United States and Scotland - peaking in popularity in the early to mid-20th century. In American records it often marks Southern naming traditions and, for girls, appears in compounds such as Johnnie Mae. Variants include Johnny, Johnie, Jonny, and Jonnie; related feminine forms and elaborations include Johnna, Johna, and Johnnie-Ann/Mae style doubles. Broader cognates of John include Sean, Ian, Evan, Juan, Jean, and Giovanni, though these are not diminutives. Overall, Johnnie conveys a warm, approachable twist on a timeless classic.
| Johnnie Ray Johnnie Ray was an influential American musician, best known for his hit songs 'Cry' and 'The Little White Cloud That Cried'. His emotional performances and unique style in the 1950s paved the way for rock and roll music. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2022 | #1 | — | 794 |
| FJ | Boys | 0 | #17 | 1 | 603 |
| HN | 0 | #22 | 1 | 704 | |
| TM | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 614 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| HN | Boys | 0 | #52 | 1 | 749 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| TW | 0 | #100 | 4 | 4,523 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #148 | 7 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2008 | #170 | 2 | 1,288 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 3,850 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #224 | 12 | 6,830 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #230 | 5 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #231 | 11 | 7,111 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #248 | 2 | 5,568 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #254 | 6 | 3,997 |
| France | Boys | 1963 | #262 | 4 | 1,100 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #265 | 9 | 6,912 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #288 | 6 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #297 | 7 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #302 | 4 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #305 | 15 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #305 | 21 | 7,401 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #334 | 12 | 8,138 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #336 | 5 | 6,459 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #352 | 6 | 8,483 | |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #400 | 9 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #409 | 5 | 5,922 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #436 | 12 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #440 | 6 | 8,339 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #453 | 75 | 12,905 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #468 | 20 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #469 | 13 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #480 | 4 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #494 | 6 | 7,625 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #495 | 11 | 12,621 |
| CO | 0 | #506 | 5 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #525 | 24 | 10,655 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #570 | 4 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #597 | 11 | 10,983 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #619 | 4 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #639 | 20 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #645 | 53 | 17,960 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #655 | 11 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #675 | 8 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #728 | 24 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #762 | 6 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #832 | 61 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #852 | 27 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #878 | 39 | 8,487 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #880 | 72 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #885 | 36 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #906 | 25 | 5,610 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #907 | 45 | 16,906 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #926 | 27 | 5,697 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #928 | 55 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #959 | 221 | 25,619 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,056 | 56 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,135 | 9 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,156 | 21 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,447 | 25 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,600 | 15 | 28,008 |
Johnnie is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:
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