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

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 85.3 years old

Young (<30) 311
11.8%
Adult (30–60) 323
12.2%
Senior (>60) 2,010
76%

📈 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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