Johnston

Boy name

Johnston has been given to 512 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

512

Peak year

2007 (18 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▼ -30%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Johnston — alternate spellings parents actually use.

7,043 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Johnston.

512 babies since 1978

512 babies since 1981

512 babies since 1982

513 babies since 1976

511 babies since 1972

511 babies since 1973

511 babies since 1982

511 babies since 2004

How popular is the name Johnston?

Johnston has been given to 512 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Johnston peak?

Johnston peaked in 2007, when 18 babies were given the name.

Is Johnston a girl or boy name?

Johnston is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Johnston are boys).

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