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Johnston

Johnston is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Johnston?

Recorded births named Johnston by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	512 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Johnston's popularity over time

Babies named Johnston per year — United States (1914–2025). United States peaked in 2007 (18/yr).

When was Johnston popular?

Johnston reached its peak in 2007, when it was the #12037 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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