Washington
Washington is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Estate of Wassa.
Origin and history
Washington originally derives from an Old English surname and place name meaning 'estate of a person named Wassa'. Historically used as a patriotic given name in the United States in honor of George Washington, it remains a rare choice today. Modern official usage is minimal, with fewer than 10 boys given the name per year in recent SSA records.
Popularity in the United States
2,644 babies in the United States have been named Washington since 1880. It ranks #2519 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- SC (17.1 %)
- AL (15.4 %)
- MS (14 %)
- GA (11.7 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 215 |
| 1890-1900 | 162 |
| 1900-1910 | 144 |
| 1910-1920 | 371 |
| 1920-1930 | 415 |
| 1930-1940 | 249 |
| 1940-1950 | 241 |
| 1950-1960 | 165 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Washington
- Washington Irving: Author, Diplomat
- Washington Bartlett: Politician, Governor
Fun facts
- Washington gained early American popularity as a given name following the Revolutionary War in honor of George Washington.
- Famed 19th-century American author Washington Irving ('The Legend of Sleepy Hollow') was named after George Washington.