Washington
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #325 in 1884
0 babies were named Washington in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Washington you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryWashington has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Washingtons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1884, when it reached #325.
About the name Washington
Washington is a boy name of English origin. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Washington for boys from 1880 to 2024, in 144 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #325 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 195 | 5,122 boys |
| 1890s | 142 | 7,042 boys |
| 1900s | 108 | 9,230 boys |
| 1910s | 64 | 15,586 boys |
| 1920s | 38 | 26,539 boys |
| 1930s | 24 | 42,301 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 61,200 boys |
| 1950s | 8.2 | 121,507 boys |
| 1960s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,612 boys |
| 1980s | 4.4 | 226,244 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,970 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 237,530 boys |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 145,560 boys |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 196,850 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 Washington
What is the origin of the name Washington?
Washington has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Washington a boy or girl name?
Washington is a boy name.
How popular is the name Washington?
Washington is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #325 in 1884.