Wash
Wash is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Living near a marsh, washing place, or stream.
Origin and history
Wash originated as an Old English habitational surname or topographic name referring to someone living near a marsh, washing place, or stream. In the United States, it was primarily given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a shortened honorific for George Washington. It has dropped out of modern usage, with no published SSA births in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,196 babies in the United States have been named Wash since 1880. It ranks #3500 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (53.4 %)
- MS (27.5 %)
- SC (15.3 %)
- LA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 183 |
| 1890-1900 | 95 |
| 1900-1910 | 127 |
| 1910-1920 | 192 |
| 1920-1930 | 215 |
| 1930-1940 | 151 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Wash
- Wash Montgomery: Politician
Fun facts
- Historically used as a given name in honor of George Washington.
- Derived from the Middle English word 'wasche', meaning a flood, marsh, or shallow stream.