Johnston Name Popularity and Statistics
Johnston is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Johnston?
Johnston is spelled J-O-H-N-S-T-O-N. The name has 8 letters.
Johnston Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage fell 1,402 places to #9,714 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Johnston Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2000 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Boys | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 11 | #7,087 |
| 2009 | Boys | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Boys | 18 | #4,996 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2004 | Boys | 10 | #6,976 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
| 2002 | Boys | 11 | #6,088 |
| 2001 | Boys | 10 | #6,445 |
| 2000 | Boys | 15 | #4,785 |
When Was Johnston Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #4,996
2009 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #5,554
2000 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #4,785
2010 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #7,087