Johnny Palma

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Johnny Palma — Celtic
293K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Johnny Palma 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 Palma: Palma Vecchio (c. 1480–1528), Italian painter Palma il Giovane (1548/50–1628), Italian painter Adalberto Palma (born 1981), Mexican football player Adiel Palma (born 1970), Cuban baseball player Alejandra Palma (born 1960), Argentine field hockey player Andrea Palma (architect) (1644/64–1730), Italian architect Andrea Palma (actress) (1903–1987), Mexican actress Angélica Palma (1878–1935), Peruvian writer Annabel Palma, American politician Armando Contreras Palma (born 1947), Salvadoran football manager Arturo Alessandri Palma (1868–1950), Chilean political figure Belita Palma (1932–1988), Ang. 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: Palma

Spanish

Palma Vecchio (c. 1480–1528), Italian painter Palma il Giovane (1548/50–1628), Italian painter Adalberto Palma (born 1981), Mexican football player Adiel Palma (born 1970), Cuban baseball player Alejandra Palma (born 1960), Argentine field hockey player Andrea Palma (architect) (1644/64–1730), Italian architect Andrea Palma (actress) (1903–1987), Mexican actress Angélica Palma (1878–1935), Peruvian writer Annabel Palma, American politician Armando Contreras Palma (born 1947), Salvadoran football manager Arturo Alessandri Palma (1868–1950), Chilean political figure Belita Palma (1932–1988), Ang.

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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 Palma

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 Palma:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Palma?
The surname Palma originates from Spanish. Palma Vecchio (c. 1480–1528), Italian painter Palma il Giovane (1548/50–1628), Italian painter Adalberto Palma (born 1981), Mexican football player Adiel Palma (born 1970), Cuban baseball player Alejandra Palma (born 1960), Argentine field hockey player Andrea Palma (architect) (1644/64–1730), Italian architect Andrea Palma (actress) (1903–1987), Mexican actress Angélica Palma (1878–1935), Peruvian writer Annabel Palma, American politician Armando Contreras Palma (born 1947), Salvadoran football manager Arturo Alessandri Palma (1868–1950), Chilean political figure Belita Palma (1932–1988), Ang.
What are the origins of the name Johnny Palma?
The name Johnny Palma combines two different traditions: the first name Johnny has Celtic roots, while the surname Palma originates from Spanish.
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