Vassar
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,544 in 1912
0 babies were named Vassar in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryVassar first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #2,544.
About the name Vassar
Vassar is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-sar”. US birth records list Vassar for boys from 1912 to 1928, in 4 of those 17 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,544 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1928, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Vassar
What is the origin of the name Vassar?
Vassar has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Vassar a boy or girl name?
Vassar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vassar?
Vassar is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1928. It peaked at #2,544 in 1912.