Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of John, Variant of the John
Pronunciation: JH AA N S AH N
Popularity Rank: #2,619
Derived from the given name John, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. Johnson is a common surname turned first name with medieval roots.
The name Johnson is of English origin and means Son of John, Variant of the John. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Johnson is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Malaysia, and 84 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AA N S AH N
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Johnson is recorded 24,849 times globally, ranking it as the 2,619th most common name worldwide.
Johnson is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 9,453 occurrences, making it the 102th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Johnson is found among 1 in every 123 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #102 | 1 : 123 |
| United States of America | #1,966 | 1 : 1,036 |
| Malaysia | #948 | 1 : 1,412 |
| South Africa | #1,709 | 1 : 1,967 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,732 | 1 : 2,649 |
| United Arab Emirates | #731 | 1 : 924 |
| Hong Kong | #419 | 1 : 462 |
| Singapore | #452 | 1 : 656 |
| Oman | #793 | 1 : 903 |
| Ghana | #277 | 1 : 297 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Johnson from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Johnson was an American amateur soccer player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he was a member of the St. Rose Parish team, which won the bronze medal in the soccer tournament. He played in three of the four matches.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 09:50 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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