Johnson
Pronunciation: [ j-AHNS-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Johnson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 16 babies have been named Johnson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Johnson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,758 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,758
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Johnson
Johnson is a girl name .
Is Johnson a boy or girl name? Johnson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,758 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,553. Johnson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Johnson is currently ranked #68,758 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Johnson include Joh, John, Johny, Johnie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Joy, Joie, and Johkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Johnson include Johnnie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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