Johnnylee
A diminutive combination of the masculine names John and Lee.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Johnnylee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Johnnylee today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Johnnylee births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Johnnylee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Johnnylee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1985 SSA rank
#7,041
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Johnnylee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Johnnylee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Johnnylee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Johnnylee
The given name Johnnylee is a modern amalgamation of the English names John and Lee. It does not have a direct origin from a specific language or culture, but is rather a creative combination of two distinct names.
The name John has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." It was a popular name among early Christians and was borne by several biblical figures, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages and has remained a common name throughout the Western world.
Lee, on the other hand, is an English surname that has been used as a given name as well. It is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or a clearing in a forest. The name has its origins in Anglo-Saxon England and was often used as a descriptive surname for those who lived near a meadow or clearing.
While the combination of Johnnylee is relatively modern, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name or variations of it:
1. Johnnylee Ridling (born in 1975), an American professional basketball player who played in several European leagues.
2. Johnnylee Austin (born in 1981), an American singer and songwriter known for his work in the Christian music industry.
3. Johnnylee Neeley (born in 1985), an American actor and filmmaker best known for his roles in independent films.
4. Johnnylee Rolland (born in 1990), a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in various minor leagues.
5. Johnnylee Baxter (born in 1992), an American artist and painter known for his abstract and experimental works.
It is important to note that while the name Johnnylee is a creative combination, it does not have a long historical or cultural significance. It is a relatively modern invention, reflecting the trend of blending traditional names to create unique and personalized identities.
People
Johnnylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Johnnylee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Johnnylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Johnnylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Johnnylee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Johnnylee a common name?
We classify Johnnylee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Johnnylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Johnnylee was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Johnnylee is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Johnnylee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Johnnylee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Johnnylee in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Johnnylee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Johnnylee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Johnnylee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Johnnylee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.