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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Johnson becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Johnson is declining: down 529 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #1,377 in 2005.

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.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5137

Johnson

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Johnson is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Johnson in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#5137

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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Johnson in their class.