Johnsie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Johnsie is a modern English diminutive of the name John, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious'. It has evolved linguistically from Yochanan to Johannes and finally to John, before becoming Johnsie. The name conveys traits of friendliness and approachability, has no direct biblical background, and has gained popularity in the 20th century as a casual nickname.
The name Johnsie is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Johnsie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Johnsie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1394th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1573rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3632nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Johnsie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Johnsie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɒnzi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Johnsie is a diminutive form of the name John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has been adapted in various cultures and languages, leading to many forms.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Johannes (Latin), John (Old English), Johnsie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Johnsie has gained popularity as a nickname or diminutive form of John in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
John, Johnny, Jon, Johny
Modern Popularity & Image
Johnsie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Johnsie Williams (American football player), Johnsie Smith (fictional character in various media)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Johnsie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Johnsie"
"Johnsie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1394th of 9107 | 561 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1573rd of 9204 | 461 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3632nd of 12526 | 210 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Johnsie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Johnsie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
29.42% 696th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
33.02% 777th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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49.74% 1419th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Johnsie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Johnsie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.