Johnston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8608 in 2024 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 18 births ranking #5101. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 28.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 190,590 boys born was named Johnston. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.