How Many People Are Named Washington?
2,644
people in the United States are named Washington
1 in 126,701 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#6279
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0008%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
60 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WAHSH-ing-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was originally derived from the name of an English town, itself meaning "settlement belonging to WASSA's people". The given name is usually given in honour of George Washington (1732-1799), commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the United States.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 85.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
South Carolina
60
Alabama
54
Mississippi
49
Georgia
41
North Carolina
32
Virginia
29
Louisiana
21
Texas
20
New York
19
Florida
10
💡 Fun Facts About "Washington"
- 8 babies were named Washington in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in South Carolina
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