Vashon
Every Vashon since 1972 — 836 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vashon
Vashon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,758 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 836 American babies have been named Vashon — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vashon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vashon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #13,758 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #14,044 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,963 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,149 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,663 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,561 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,947 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,605 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,520 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,548 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #6,017 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,785 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,275 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,511 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,267 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,474 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,249 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #6,065 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,836 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,913 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,043 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,142 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,493 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,917 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,566 | 28 | #1,784 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vashon in 2025?
Vashon ranked #13,758 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vashon?
836 babies have been named Vashon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vashon most popular?
Vashon peaked in 1973, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Vashon a boy or girl name?
Vashon is used for both: about 8% of babies named Vashon have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Vashon rising or falling?
Vashon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.