Vashon
Boy name · African · American · Greek
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #804 in 1973
5 babies were named Vashon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Vashon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vashon, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vashon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVashon first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #804. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowVashon was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
About the name Vashon
Vashon is a boy name of African, American and Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-hon”. US birth records list Vashon for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 48 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #804 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:African namesAmerican namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 | 44,077 boys |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 232,558 boys |
| 1990s | 8.4 | 119,617 boys |
| 2000s | 7.9 | 126,743 boys |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
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Questions about the name Vashon
What is the origin of the name Vashon?
Vashon has African, American, Greek roots in our records. Other African names include Cairo, Asa, Zaire.
Is Vashon a boy or girl name?
Vashon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vashon?
Vashon ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#804).