Vasilios
From a transliteration of Modern Greek Βασίλειος (Vasíleios), a male given name used in (modern) Greece, which in turn derives from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios)…
Every Vasilios since 1923 — 1,500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vasilios
Vasilios is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,377 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 1,500 American babies have been named Vasilios. Its peak came in 1975, when 45 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 Vasilios stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vasilios year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,377 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,166 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,265 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,792 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,660 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,267 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,679 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,530 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,321 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,188 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,168 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,689 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,155 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,672 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,210 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,033 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,913 |
| 2008 | 26 | #4,034 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,775 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,522 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,408 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,725 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,693 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,837 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,532 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,185 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,484 |
| 1985 | 29 | #2,014 |
| 1980 | 38 | #1,591 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,301 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,844 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,265 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,647 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vasilios mean?
From a transliteration of Modern Greek Βασίλειος (Vasíleios), a male given name used in (modern) Greece, which in turn derives from Ancient Greek Βασίλειος (Basíleios), from βασίλειος (basíleios, “of the king, kingly, royal”),…
How popular is the name Vasilios in 2025?
Vasilios ranked #5,377 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vasilios?
1,500 babies have been named Vasilios in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vasilios most popular?
Vasilios peaked in 1975, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Vasilios a boy or girl name?
Vasilios is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vasilios rising or falling?
Vasilios is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.