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Johnson

Pronunciation: [ j-AHNS-uhn ]

Girl Name #68,758 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Johnson is a girl name, recorded for 5 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#68,758
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Joh Joy Johie Johnie

Also a Boy Name

Johnson is also used as a boy name, ranked #3553.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson

Is Johnson a boy or girl name?
Johnson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68758. As a boy name, it is ranked #3553. 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 #68758 in popularity for girl 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 #68758 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Joy, Johie, and Johnie. 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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