How Many People Are Named Johnson?

Curious about how common the name Johnson is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 7,009
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 47,082 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 7,009 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Johnson.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 47,082 people has this name.

This classification places Johnson in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Johnson

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 47,082 people

Total Count

7,009

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,987
Female: 22

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 59

  • Young (<30) 1,985
  • Adult (30–60) 1,882
  • Old (>60) 3,142

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 57.1%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 103
  • Arkansas 17
  • Arizona 101
  • California 869
  • Florida 194
  • Georgia 97
  • Hawaii 7
  • Kentucky 10
  • Louisiana 21
  • Massachusetts 17
  • Mississippi 60
  • North Carolina 193
  • New Jersey 5
  • New Mexico 31
  • New York 361
  • Pennsylvania 11
  • South Carolina 106
  • Tennessee 52
  • Texas 294
  • Utah 5
  • Virginia 11
  • Washington 10
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Johnson?

Approximately 7,009 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Johnson, based on statistical analysis.

Is Johnson a rare name?

Johnson is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.