Johnston

Q: How popular is the name Johnston?

Johnston is ranked #9103 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-AHNST-uhn ]

Boy Name #9,103 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Johnston is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHNST-uhn.

Parents who love the name Johnston often also consider Emily, Addicus, Vivien .

Popularity Over Time

#9,103

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,103
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

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

Nicknames

Joh Joy Johie Johnie

Middle Name Ideas

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Johnston Damian

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Johnston Brooks

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Johnston Adriel

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Johnston Angel

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Johnston Diego

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Johnston Dominic

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Johnston Andrew

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Johnston Jayden

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Johnston Bennett

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Johnston Charles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnston

Is Johnston a boy or girl name?

Johnston is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Johnston?

Johnston is pronounced j-AHNST-uhn.

How popular is the name Johnston?

Johnston is currently ranked #9103 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Johnston?

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

Is Johnston a common or rare name?

Johnston is an uncommon name, ranked #9103 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Johnston

Johnston is a boy name .

Johnston is currently ranked #9,103 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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