530births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1927Peak · Ontario
#9714United States 2025
Johnston is a boy name family recorded 530 times in 3 countries since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9714 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1927, at 11.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Johnston
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | English | 512 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9714 | 1914 | ▼ 22 % |
| Johnston | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1927 | – |
| Johnston | English | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1984 | – |
Questions about Johnston
How popular is the name Johnston?
In 2025 it ranked #9714 in the United States. Official registers record 530 births across 3 countries.
When was Johnston most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1927, at 11.0 births per 100,000.
Is Johnston a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Johnston is a boy name.