Johnson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJON-suhn / /ˈdʒɒnsən/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: son of John; Hebrew: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Johnson is of English origin, derived from the given name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It became a common patronymic surname in England during the Middle Ages. The name has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has also been adopted in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Johnson has consistently been a popular name in the United States, often ranking among the top surnames.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonson
- Johnston
International Variants
- Johnsson (Swedish)
- Johansen (Danish)
- Giovanni (Italian)
Famous people named Johnson
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Fictional characters named Johnson
Johnson is a character in the video game series 'Fallout', known for his role as a member of the Brotherhood of Steel.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Johnson was first seen in the United States in 1880. Johnson has ranked as high as #1172 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Johnson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Johnson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 13 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 18 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 24 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1896 | 20 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 22 |
| 1900 | 36 |
| 1901 | 18 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 20 |
| 1905 | 38 |
| 1906 | 25 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 17 |
| 1909 | 24 |
| 1910 | 24 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 42 |
| 1913 | 32 |
| 1914 | 52 |
| 1915 | 74 |
| 1916 | 70 |
| 1917 | 54 |
| 1918 | 79 |
| 1919 | 77 |
| 1920 | 69 |
| 1921 | 85 |
| 1922 | 52 |
| 1923 | 63 |
| 1924 | 64 |
| 1925 | 57 |
| 1926 | 61 |
| 1927 | 57 |
| 1928 | 66 |
| 1929 | 58 |
| 1930 | 52 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 54 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1934 | 40 |
| 1935 | 39 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 37 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1939 | 37 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 54 |
| 1943 | 51 |
| 1944 | 55 |
| 1945 | 47 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 51 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 45 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1961 | 42 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 41 |
| 1964 | 43 |
| 1965 | 37 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 55 |
| 1981 | 63 |
| 1982 | 92 |
| 1983 | 85 |
| 1984 | 68 |
| 1985 | 82 |
| 1986 | 89 |
| 1987 | 99 |
| 1988 | 91 |
| 1989 | 98 |
| 1990 | 89 |
| 1991 | 92 |
| 1992 | 87 |
| 1993 | 106 |
| 1994 | 87 |
| 1995 | 93 |
| 1996 | 102 |
| 1997 | 85 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 111 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2002 | 79 |
| 2003 | 97 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 78 |
| 2006 | 94 |
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 32 |