Johnson
boy name#3379 in 2025Johnson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #322 in 1905, ranks #3379 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3379
rank today
#322
peak (1905)
34
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #527 |
| 1890s | #549 |
| 1900s | #507 |
| 1910s | #725 |
| 1920s | #851 |
| 1930s | #1020 |
| 1940s | #990 |
| 1950s | #1270 |
| 1960s | #1321 |
| 1970s | #1829 |
| 1980s | #1037 |
| 1990s | #1258 |
| 2000s | #1581 |
| 2010s | #2137 |
| 2020s | #2869 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Johnson has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,500 people named Johnson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Johnson alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Johnson in 2025?
- Johnson ranks #3379 among US boy names in 2025, with 34 babies given the name.
- When was the name Johnson most popular?
- Johnson peaked in 1905, reaching #322 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Johnson with classmates?
- Johnson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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