Find out how popular the first name Johanny has been for the last 47 years (from 1978 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Johanny by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Johanny is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 90% of people named Johanny being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 11 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Johanny.

The history of the first name Johanny

The name Johanny has its origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." This name was later Latinized to Johannes, and from there, it spread across various cultures and languages, taking on different forms and spellings.

One of the earliest recorded references to this name can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where John the Baptist and John the Apostle are mentioned. The name gained popularity among early Christians, and it became a common name throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the Spanish form of the name, Juan, became popular in Spain and its colonies. It is possible that the name Johanny is a variant or diminutive of Juan, reflecting the influence of Spanish culture and language.

One notable figure with the name Johanny was Johanny Spies (1624-1690), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his portraits and genre scenes. Another individual with this name was Johanny Auer (1900-1944), an Austrian resistance fighter who was executed by the Nazis during World War II for her involvement in anti-Nazi activities.

In literature, the name Johanny appears in the works of the French author Victor Hugo. In his novel "Les Misérables," one of the minor characters is named Johanny Fabantou, a soldier in the French Revolutionary Wars.

Another notable Johanny was Johanny Pimentel (1970-present), a Dominican-American writer and poet. Her work explores themes of identity, migration, and the experiences of the Latin American diaspora.

Johanny Vazquez Paz (1955-present) is a Mexican writer and journalist who has published several books and articles on social and political issues in Mexico.

While the name Johanny may not be as common as some other variants of the name John or Johannes, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds throughout the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Johanny was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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