Johnny Ridings

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Johnny Ridings — Celtic
293K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Johnny Ridings 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 Ridings: Ridings is the surname of the following people: Dave Ridings (born 1970), English football midfielder Freya Ridings (born 1994), English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Ridings (1907–1958), American college basketball player and coach Holly Ridings (born 1973), American mechanical engineer and chief flight director at NASA Ken Ridings (1920–1943), Australian cricketer Phil Ridings (1917–1998), Australian cricketer, brother of Ken Richard Ridings (born 1958), British actor Stephen Ridings (born 1995), American baseball player Tag Ridings (born 1974), American golfer Riding . 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: Ridings

English

Ridings is the surname of the following people: Dave Ridings (born 1970), English football midfielder Freya Ridings (born 1994), English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Ridings (1907–1958), American college basketball player and coach Holly Ridings (born 1973), American mechanical engineer and chief flight director at NASA Ken Ridings (1920–1943), Australian cricketer Phil Ridings (1917–1998), Australian cricketer, brother of Ken Richard Ridings (born 1958), British actor Stephen Ridings (born 1995), American baseball player Tag Ridings (born 1974), American golfer Riding .

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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 Ridings

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 Ridings:

4
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Ridings?
The surname Ridings originates from English. Ridings is the surname of the following people: Dave Ridings (born 1970), English football midfielder Freya Ridings (born 1994), English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Ridings (1907–1958), American college basketball player and coach Holly Ridings (born 1973), American mechanical engineer and chief flight director at NASA Ken Ridings (1920–1943), Australian cricketer Phil Ridings (1917–1998), Australian cricketer, brother of Ken Richard Ridings (born 1958), British actor Stephen Ridings (born 1995), American baseball player Tag Ridings (born 1974), American golfer Riding .
What are the origins of the name Johnny Ridings?
The name Johnny Ridings combines two different traditions: the first name Johnny has Celtic roots, while the surname Ridings originates from English.
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