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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Form of John: God is gracious
- Origin
- English (diminutive of John)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- JON-ee
Johnnie is an English name, used as a diminutive of John, and it carries the same meaning: God is gracious. Social Security Administration records for the name stretch all the way back to 1880 and continue through 2024, so it's a name with a long, well-documented history for parents to look back on.
Meaning & Origin of Johnnie
Meaning: Form of John: God is gracious.
Origin: English (diminutive of John).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Johnnie
JON-eeIPA /ˈdʒɑːni/
Popularity of Johnnie
Johnnie hit its high point in 1910, when it ranked #74 with 502 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #2319, with only 61 babies named Johnnie that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Johnnie mean?
Form of John: God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Johnnie?
Johnnie is pronounced JON-ee (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːni/).
Is Johnnie a popular name right now?
Johnnie peaked at #74 in 1910 and is ranked #2319 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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