Johnson
Boy nameJohnson has been given to 7,043 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2000.
Meaning & origin /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/
A patronymic surname from John + -son, literally “son of John”. * In the U.S. the name Johnson has been adopted by numerous European immigrant families originally named Johansson, Johnsson, Johansen, Jonsson, etc. * Doublet of Johansson, Johansen, Jansen, and Hansen.
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,043
Peak year
2000 (111 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -55%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Johnson's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #370 |
| 1925 | #894 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Johnson.
FAQ
How popular is the name Johnson?
Johnson has been given to 7,043 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Johnson peak?
Johnson peaked in 2000, when 111 babies were given the name.
Is Johnson a girl or boy name?
Johnson is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Johnson are boys).
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