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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɒni/ or /ˈdʒɑːni/ (JAW-nee / JAH-nee)

What is the meaning of the name Johnnie ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Johnnie in Other Languages

Language Equivalent Name
Hebrew Yohanan
Greek Ioannes
Latin Iohannes
English John
Spanish Juan
French Jean
Italian Giovanni
German Johannes
Dutch Jan
Irish Seán
Russian Ivan

Famous people with the name Johnnie

Johnnie Ray Musician · Born 1927 · United States 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.

Johnnie – Popularity by country

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:

United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
France
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Johnnie

Johnnie is predominantly a boy's name.
Johnnie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɒni/ or /ˈdʒɑːni/ (JAW-nee / JAH-nee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Johnny, Jonnie, Jonny, John and Johnney.
Across languages, Johnnie has these equivalents: Yohanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Iohannes (Latin), John (English), Juan (Spanish), and 6 more.
Yes, very popular — Johnnie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Johnnie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Johnnie's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #775 in 2014 to #832 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Johnnie are in our database, including Johnnie Ray (Musician).