Washington Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English words for 'to wash' and 'enclosure', it originally described someone who lived near a stream or river.
Meaning of the Name Washington
Washington is an English surname derived from the Old English words 'wassa', meaning 'to wash' or 'son of Wasa', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It was originally used to describe someone who lived near a settlement with a stream or river. The name became famous as the surname of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Popularity of the Name Washington
The popularity for the name Washington peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 60 births, which ranked number 1,855 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Washington had the most male births in 1921 with 60, which ranked number 901 out of 4,985 male names. The number of births for the name Washington has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 10 births, a decline of -23.08%. Among males, Washington has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 10 births, a decline of -23.08%.
Nationwide Popularity of Washington
- 20 Year Trend of Washington: 100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Washington: -23.08%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Washington: -23.08%
Popularity of Washington by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Washington. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Washington in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Washington is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Washington
- Total Births of Washington: 10 (-2.59%)
- Male Births of Washington: 10 (-2.59%)
Given the downward trend of Washington over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.59% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Washington have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.59%.