Johnson

Pronunciation: [ j-AHNS-uhn ]

Boy Name #3,553 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3553, Johnson is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Johnson is a boy name, recorded for 32 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHNS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Johnson often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,553
Total SSA Count: 32

Alternative Spellings

John #21 Johnny #458 Johnathan #518 Johnpaul #1862 Johnathon #2079 Johnnie #2319 Johnluke #2994 Johnatha #3398

Nicknames

Joh Joy Johie Johnie

Also a Girl Name

Johnson is also used as a girl name, ranked #68758.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson

Is Johnson a boy or girl name?

Johnson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3553. As a girl name, it is ranked #68758. Johnson is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Johnson?

Johnson is pronounced j-AHNS-uhn.

How popular is the name Johnson?

Johnson is currently ranked #3553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Johnson?

Common nicknames for Johnson include Joh, Joy, Johie, and Johnie.

Is Johnson a common or rare name?

Johnson is an uncommon name, ranked #3553 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Johnson

Johnson is a boy name .

Is Johnson a boy or girl name? Johnson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,553 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,758. Johnson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Johnson is currently ranked #3,553 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Johnson include Joh, Joy, Johie, and Johnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Johnson include John, Johnny, Johnathan, Johnpaul, Johnathon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.