Johnny Bonham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Johnny Bonham — Celtic
293K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Johnny Bonham is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Johnny is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Johnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant forms of Johnny include Johnnie, Johnney, Johhny, Johnni and Johni. The masculine Johnny can be rendered into Scottish Gaelic as Seonaidh. The surname Bonham: Bonham is a surname of English and Welsh origin derived from the French phrase, bon homme, literally meaning "good man". Bill Bonham (born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcher Sir George Bonham, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above Helena Bonham Carter, English actress Jack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford James Bonham (1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo Jason Bonham (born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham Joh. Johnny is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 293K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Johnny reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Johnny

Celtic

Johnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant forms of Johnny include Johnnie, Johnney, Johhny, Johnni and Johni. The masculine Johnny can be rendered into Scottish Gaelic as Seonaidh.

Surname: Bonham

French

Bonham is a surname of English and Welsh origin derived from the French phrase, bon homme, literally meaning "good man". Bill Bonham (born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcher Sir George Bonham, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above Helena Bonham Carter, English actress Jack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford James Bonham (1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo Jason Bonham (born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham Joh.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Johnny is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Johnny by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Johnny Bonham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Johnny Bonham:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Johnny?
The first name Johnny originates from Celtic. Johnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant forms of Johnny include Johnnie, Johnney, Johhny, Johnni and Johni. The masculine Johnny can be rendered into Scottish Gaelic as Seonaidh.
When was Johnny most popular?
The name Johnny reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bonham?
The surname Bonham originates from French. Bonham is a surname of English and Welsh origin derived from the French phrase, bon homme, literally meaning "good man". Bill Bonham (born 1948), former Major League Baseball pitcher Sir George Bonham, 1st Baronet (1803–1863), British colonial governor and governor of Hong Kong Sir George Bonham, 2nd Baronet (1847–1927), British diplomat, son of the above Helena Bonham Carter, English actress Jack Bonham, Irish footballer, goalkeeper for Watford and Brentford James Bonham (1807–1836), American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo Jason Bonham (born 1966), drummer, son of John Bonham Joh.
What are the origins of the name Johnny Bonham?
The name Johnny Bonham combines two different traditions: the first name Johnny has Celtic roots, while the surname Bonham originates from French.
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