Bascom
Bascom is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Basca's valley or valley of the bark-maker.
Origin and history
Bascom is a classic English surname turned given name, historically derived from a place name meaning 'Basca's valley'. It saw mild usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has become extremely rare in contemporary birth records. Today, it stands out as an uncommon, vintage surname-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
731 babies in the United States have been named Bascom since 1880. It ranks #3945 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (51.2 %)
- NC (22 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- KY (7.3 %)
- AL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 48 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 183 |
| 1920-1930 | 185 |
| 1930-1940 | 110 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Bascom
- Bascom Lamar Lunsford: Musician, Folklorist
Fun facts
- The surname originally derived from a location in England, likely referring to a valley or low-lying area.
- Bascom saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s.