Vashon
Vashon is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Derived from the French surname Vashon, ultimately connected to 'cowherd' or a regional place name.
Origin and history
Vashon is a masculine name derived from a French surname and place name, notably associated with Vashon Island in Washington State. The island was named by Captain George Vancouver in 1792 after his friend Admiral James Vashon. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady usage as a distinctive geographic and historic given name.
Popularity in the United States
767 babies in the United States have been named Vashon since 1880. It ranks #3909 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- FL (19.2 %)
- IL (18.3 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- CA (10 %)
- VA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 287 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Vashon
- Vashon Leonard: American football player
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Vashon Island in Puget Sound, Washington, named in 1792.
- It entered American place naming through Royal Navy Admiral James Vashon.