Johnson
JOHN-suhn
Popularity
#3547
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
7,009
Peak Year
#111 in 2000
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Johnson is an English surname-turned-first name, meaning "son of John."
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lyndon B. Johnson
36th President of the United States
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