Jonny
Boy name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jonny: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2018.
Jonny is a friendly, informal spelling of Johnny, itself a diminutive of the classic Hebrew name John, meaning “God is gracious.” This variant has been carried by several notable sports figures, including Northern Irish footballer Jonny Evans and English cricketer Jonny Bairstow, while musician Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead brings a creative edge. Though no major places bear the name directly, its root John appears in countless towns, from St John’s in Newfoundland to countless churches worldwide. In Scotland, Jonny has often been chosen as a full given name rather than a mere nickname, reflecting a broader trend for relaxed, affectionate forms to gain official status on birth certificates.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20184 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #6094 babies
- Total births
- 17since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y