Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 06, 2024

Johnston

US Popularity Rank: 23524

Origin: British

Meaning: John's town

Johnston is a boy’s name of Middle English origin. Used more so in Scotland and Ireland as a surname, and sometimes spelled as Johnstone, it means “John’s town” and enjoys a rather Shakespearean “all-the-world’s-a-stage” feel to it! By choosing this name, your little one can feel inspired to find a place in the world that they can call their own.