Johnson
How to say it: JON-sun · /ˈdʒɑnsən/
English surname meaning 'son of John' - transferred to first-name use in American tradition.
Johnson was the 2,648th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 34 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,670 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,648 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 34 |
| Share of births | 1 in 97,510 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,670 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Johnson peaked in the 1900s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Johnson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Johnson
- Johnson Toribiong (born 1946)Palauan politician and diplomat, president from 2009 to 2013
- Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924–1966)Nigerian Military Leader
- Johnson Beharry (born 1979)British Army officer
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Good to know
- Longstanding crude slang/euphemism for penis
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