Holding steady.
Popularity of Johnnye since 1907
Babies named Johnnye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 225 |
| 1930s | 204 |
| 1940s | 195 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johnnye is a rare feminine variant of Johnny, the diminutive of John. First recorded in 1907, it hit its peak in 1935, ranking 1,154 that year. The name has since become extremely uncommon, with no recent rankings. It follows a historical pattern of feminizing masculine names by adding an 'e' or 'ie' ending, similar to Johnnie or Jimmie. The trajectory is stable at low usage, and it was most popular in the 1930s. While no top states are recorded, its usage was likely scattered across the United States. Johnnye is a vintage choice for parents seeking a distinctly feminine form of a classic name.
Johnnye is a feminine variant of Johnny, itself a diminutive of John. The name John derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Johnnye emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a creative spelling intended to soften the masculine Johnny for girls, following a trend of using -ye endings to feminize names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johnny, Jo, Nye
Sibling names for Johnnye
Names that share Johnnye's style, for a brother or sister.
