Johnson
Johnson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of John; God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johnson is an English surname traditionally given as a masculine first name. It derives from the patronymic meaning son of John. While primarily recognized as a common last name in the United States, it maintains steady, moderate use as a given name.
Popularity in the United States
7,021 babies in the United States have been named Johnson since 1880. It ranks #1436 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1656.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.8 %)
- NY (13.9 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 126 |
| 1890-1900 | 155 |
| 1900-1910 | 221 |
| 1910-1920 | 522 |
| 1920-1930 | 632 |
| 1930-1940 | 411 |
| 1940-1950 | 472 |
| 1950-1960 | 365 |
| 1960-1970 | 352 |
| 1970-1980 | 268 |
| 1980-1990 | 822 |
| 1990-2000 | 884 |
| 2000-2010 | 879 |
| 2010-2019 | 641 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Famous people named Johnson
- Johnson Bademosi: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Johnson is one of the most widespread surnames in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States.
- It follows the longstanding American tradition of using patronymic surnames as masculine given names.