Johnson name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English and Tamil
Pronunciation: jo(hn)-son
Meaning: Variant of the John
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What does Johnson mean?

Especially used in Tamil and English durable and desirable, Johnson aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Johnson is "Son of John" is originated from Hebrew. Johnson is variation of biblical, conifer and well-liked John.

John is diminutive of Johannes. John is equivalent of Johannes in English and German languages. Dominant and All time favorite Hebrew John, meaning of John is "Yahweh is Gracious, God is Merciful and Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful".

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How do I pronounce Johnson?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Johnson as jo(hn)-son.

Variants of Johnson

Johnston, John, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johannes, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Jeanne, Johanna, Ivan, Hanan, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq, Jean, Daejohn, Jackye, Iacobus, Iacomus, Iakobos, Yaakov, Jacky, Yaniz, Aharon, Aaron, Johnpaul

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How popular is the name Johnson?

Johnson used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1880 and over 6708 babies have been given the name in 143 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1905,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 143 years. Additionally, the moniker has been in Johnson is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 163 babies that have been given the name Johnson in England and Wales. Also, it is among the top 1000 boy names in France. Over 197 people have been named Johnson in France.

However things change on global perspective, Johnson is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 2000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Uganda, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Liberia, Philippines, Cameroon, Haiti, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea and Sudan.

According to our estimate, at least 440000 people have been bestowed Johnson around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018243253
2017222859
2016198172
2015194874
2014219761
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Numerological analysis of Johnson

Your only flaw is your kindness and naivety. You push yourself to your limits and beyond. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. If this is you then you are probably familiar with your habit of falling for the wrong person because you fall in love so quickly. You often doubt your skills when you see someone more gifted, or better than you. You always dress as you feel at the moment.

Other names similar to Johnson

  •  Dizah - Hebrew name Dizah is a baby girl name, meaning of Dizah is "Happyness, Joy and Khushi". Dizah is resultant of Diza.
  •  Sharonna - Curious girl name Sharonna is used in English, meaning of Sharonna is "It Refers to Flat Land at the Foot of Mount Carmel, A Fertile Plain and Honey" came from Hebrew. Sharonna is resulted from Sharon.
  •  Zevadiah - Used particulary in Hebrew, Zevadiah means "My Gift" and is used for boys is of Hebrew origin. Zevadiah is derivative of Zebedee.
  •  Jeani - Origin of Offbeat Jeani is in Hebrew bestowed upon girls, meaning of Jeani is "Yahweh is Gracious and Jehovah has been Gracious" is used commonly in English. Jeani is derivation of Jane.
  •  Paskalig - Used primarily in Breton, Paskalig is originated from Hebrew, Paskalig means "Pass or Jump"
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Middle names for Johnson

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Famous people named Johnson

  • Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, senior Nigerian military officer and the first Nigerian Military Head of State
  • Johnson Aziga, Ugandan-born Canadian man formerly residing in Hamilton, Ontario
  • Johnson J. Hooper, American humorist
  • Johnson William Richardson, native of Virginia
  • Johnson Kubisa, Botswanan sprinter
  • Johnson Mlambo, South African politician{{cite web
  • Johnson O'Connor, American psychometrician, researcher, and educator
  • Johnson Beharry, British Army soldier who, on 18 March 2005
  • Johnson Chesnut Whittaker, was one of the first black men to win an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point
  • Johnson, Indian film score composer and music director
  • Johnson Mwanyika, former Attorney General of Tanzania
  • Johnson N. Camden Jr., Johnson Newlon Camden Jr
  • Johnson Monteiro Pinto Macaba, Angolan football striker
  • Johnson N. Camden, prominent industrialist
  • Johnson Hagood, was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, graduated
  • Johnson Paudash, acclaimed Canadian sniper during the First World War
  • Johnson Hippolyte, English former professional footballer
  • Johnson Hagood, brigadier general
  • Johnson K. Duncan, was one of the few generals
  • Johnson Wagner, American professional golfer
  • Johnson Abrahams in movie Norah O'Neale as Writer
  • In 1979 action and drama movie, Dynamite Johnson, Johnson Yap characterized Johnson 'Sonny' Lee.
  • Johnson Weir played the leading role of John Forrest in 1918 comedy film The Laugh on Dad.

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