Johnson
Meaningson of John · English
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #322 in 1905
34 babies were named Johnson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,167 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Johnson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Johnson, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Johnson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJohnson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Johnsons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #322. Today it's #3,379, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJohnson was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 17,699 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 50,251.
- TrendJohnson has slipped 1,167 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Johnson means “son of John”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Johnson
Johnson is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “son of John”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Johnson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #322 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 115 | 8,719 boys |
| 1890s | 138 | 7,263 boys |
| 1900s | 163 | 6,142 boys |
| 1910s | 82 | 12,145 boys |
| 1920s | 57 | 17,425 boys |
| 1930s | 39 | 25,720 boys |
| 1940s | 32 | 31,260 boys |
| 1950s | 18 | 54,765 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,855 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 61,237 boys |
| 1980s | 44 | 22,523 boys |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,036 boys |
| 2000s | 44 | 22,696 boys |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,351 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,241 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Johnson
What does the name Johnson mean?
Johnson means “son of John” in English.
What is the origin of the name Johnson?
Johnson has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Johnson a boy or girl name?
Johnson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Johnson?
Johnson ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#322).