Johnston
2 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Johnston was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
512 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 2007 with 18 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 1974–1975 · peaked in 1974 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 1974–1975 · peaked in 1974 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Johnston’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6976 | — |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓2609 |
| 2007 | #4996 | ↑4589 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↓4023 |
| 2009 | #5554 | ↑3465 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓1533 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓3721 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↑2650 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑621 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓1244 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↑1290 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓114 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓4641 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↑4629 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↓2988 |
| 2021 | #8825 | ↑1780 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↑1057 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓3053 |
| 2024 | #8312 | ↑2509 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↓1402 |
Frequently asked questions about Johnston
Is Johnston a popular name?
Yes — Johnston currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Johnston more common for boys or girls?
Johnston is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Johnston most popular?
Johnston peaked in 2007 in United States, with 18 recorded births that year.
Is Johnston rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Johnston’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2271 in 1914 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Johnston?
At least 518 babies have been recorded with the name Johnston across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Johnston popular in more than one country?
Yes — Johnston appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Johnston?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Johnston include Jodi, Jomari.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Johnston in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.