Will my child share the name Johnson with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Johnson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Johnson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Johnson becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Johnson has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1979 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1377 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Johnson a good choice for a distinctive name?

Johnson is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Johnson a popular baby name in the United States?

Johnson does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4992

Johnson

Johnson is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Johnson in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

About the Name Johnson

Johnson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1979 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1377 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Johnson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.