gender neutral
Johnnie
God is gracious
About Johnnie
Unexpected and refreshingly nontraditional, this choice turns gender naming conventions on their head with undeniable charm. The '-ie' ending softens what might otherwise read as strictly masculine, creating something playful and spirited. It's a name for parents who reject rigid categorizations and embrace individual expression from the start. There's a vintage coolness here, reminiscent of mid-century rebels and jazz singers, artists and free spirits. The simplicity of spelling and pronunciation means no endless corrections, while the distinctiveness ensures she'll likely be the only one in her peer group with this name. It suggests someone with personality, someone who doesn't fit easily into boxes. For families who value authenticity, creativity, and a bit of rule-breaking, this represents an adventurous choice that celebrates individuality.
Popularity of the Name Johnnie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1880 | #607 |
| 1881 | #304 |
| 1882 | #366 |
| 1883 | #402 |
| 1884 | #344 |
| 1885 | #368 |
| 1886 | #301 |
| 1887 | #384 |
| 1888 | #318 |
| 1889 | #381 |
| 1890 | #379 |
| 1891 | #333 |
| 1892 | #328 |
| 1893 | #325 |
| 1894 | #311 |
| 1895 | #277 |
| 1896 | #308 |
| 1897 | #304 |
| 1898 | #337 |
| 1899 | #307 |
| 1900 | #253 |
| 1901 | #284 |
| 1902 | #249 |
| 1903 | #260 |
| 1904 | #232 |
| 1905 | #237 |
| 1906 | #221 |
| 1907 | #221 |
| 1908 | #254 |
| 1909 | #208 |
| 1910 | #215 |
| 1911 | #246 |
| 1912 | #236 |
| 1913 | #229 |
| 1914 | #240 |
| 1915 | #254 |
| 1916 | #236 |
| 1917 | #236 |
| 1918 | #210 |
| 1919 | #215 |
| 1920 | #223 |
| 1921 | #211 |
| 1922 | #216 |
| 1923 | #207 |
| 1924 | #196 |
| 1925 | #189 |
| 1926 | #191 |
| 1927 | #191 |
| 1928 | #182 |
| 1929 | #195 |
| 1930 | #206 |
| 1931 | #187 |
| 1932 | #190 |
| 1933 | #195 |
| 1934 | #190 |
| 1935 | #193 |
| 1936 | #193 |
| 1937 | #198 |
| 1938 | #204 |
| 1939 | #208 |
| 1940 | #206 |
| 1941 | #192 |
| 1942 | #192 |
| 1943 | #196 |
| 1944 | #192 |
| 1945 | #209 |
| 1946 | #236 |
| 1947 | #236 |
| 1948 | #251 |
| 1949 | #250 |
| 1950 | #265 |
| 1951 | #273 |
| 1952 | #309 |
| 1953 | #308 |
| 1954 | #350 |
| 1955 | #355 |
| 1956 | #366 |
| 1957 | #409 |
| 1958 | #469 |
| 1959 | #463 |
| 1960 | #487 |
| 1961 | #533 |
| 1962 | #544 |
| 1963 | #591 |
| 1964 | #635 |
| 1965 | #636 |
| 1966 | #663 |
| 1967 | #674 |
| 1968 | #674 |
| 1969 | #729 |
| 1970 | #774 |
| 1971 | #783 |
| 1972 | #884 |
| 1974 | #955 |
Variations of Name Johnnie
Names Similar to Johnnie
Nicknames for Johnnie
- John
- Jo
- Nini
- Jay
- Jojo
Famous People Named Johnnie
| Johnnie Cochran | Prominent American lawyer |
| Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. | American prosecutor |
| Johnnie Wright | American country music singer |
| Johnnie Collins III | American actress |
| Johnnie Faye Baker | American politician |
| Johnnie | Rutherford LeMaster - American model |
| Johnnie Allan | American musician |
| Johnnie Mae Brown | American painter |
| Johnnie To | Hong Kong film director |
| Johnnie Tillmon | American activist |
| Johnnie Wilson | American actress |
| Johnnie L. Burton | American government official |
| Johnnie Gibson | American politician |
| Johnnie Gwynn | American athlete |
| Johnnie Johnson | American singer |
| Johnnie Mulzac | American actor |
| Johnnie Keyes | American actor |
| Johnnie Mae Matthews | American record producer |
| Johnnie McQuarley | American politician |
| Johnnie O. Jackson | American bodybuilder |
Characters Named Johnnie
| Johnnie Jackson | Character in the TV series "Falcon Crest" |
| Johnnie M. | Character in the film "The Silence of the Lambs" |
| Johnnie Brannon | Character in the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger" |
| Johnnie Rico | Character in the novel "Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein |
| Johnnie Blackwell | Character in the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Johnnie Mae Matthews | Character in the TV series "Heart of Dixie" |
| Johnnie Mae Gibson | Character in the TV series "Soul Food" |
| Johnnie St. Vrain | Character in the film "The Newsroom" |
| Johnnie Taylor | Character in the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Johnnie Lamb | Character in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Johnnie Red | Character in the film "Angels with Dirty Faces" |
| Johnnie T | Character in the film "8 Mile" |
| Johnnie Gray | Character in the film "The General" |
| Johnnie Marzolla | Character in the TV series "Scandal" |
| Johnnie Faye Baker | Character in the TV series "Still the King" |
| Johnnie Fiori | Character in the TV series "Bad Girls" |
| Johnnie Paul | Character in the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" |
| Johnnie Elizabeth Creel | Character in the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger" |