7,727births recorded
7Countries
2Variants
2001Peak · British Columbia
#3379United States 2025
Johnson is a boy name family recorded 7,727 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3379 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2001, at 30.2 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Jhonson (Argentina).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Johnson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | English | 7,043 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3379 | 1905 | ▼ 49 % |
| Johnson | English | 234 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1999 | – |
| Johnson | English | 225 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2018 | – |
| Johnson | English | 152 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
| Johnson | English | 57 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2001 | – |
| Johnson | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1978 | – |
| Jhonson | Spanish | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1980 | – |
Questions about Johnson
How popular is the name Johnson?
In 2025 it ranked #3379 in the United States. Official registers record 7,727 births across 7 countries.
What is Johnson in other languages?
Jhonson (Spanish).
When was Johnson most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2001, at 30.2 births per 100,000.
Is Johnson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Johnson is a boy name.