Boy · #10,659 in 2026

Johney

Current Rank
#10,659
Peak Rank
#1,009 (1919)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1926
First Year
1926
Last Year
1926
Peak Year
#4306
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Johney

Johney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1888, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 45 Johneys were born — ranking #1,009 that year. As of 2026, Johney ranks #10,659 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Johneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Johney

Phonetically similar names — useful when Johney is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johney

What does the name Johney mean?
Johney is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1888. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Johney in 2026?
In 2026, Johney ranks #10,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Johney most popular?
Johney reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #1,009 that year with 45 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Johney most popular?
Johney has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Johney.
Is Johney a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Johney is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Johney?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Johney include Chesley, Vernard, Anthoney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Johney

Johney is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Johney's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #1,009. Use the chart and map above to compare Johney's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.