Wash
A diminutive of the male given name Washington.
Every Wash since 1880 — 1,196 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wash
Wash is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,196 American babies have been named Wash. Its peak came in 1921, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Wash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1955 | 10 | #2,756 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,433 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,126 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,980 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,244 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,815 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,580 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,540 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,340 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,114 |
| 1905 | 14 | #664 |
| 1900 | 19 | #577 |
| 1895 | 9 | #791 |
| 1890 | 7 | #878 |
| 1885 | 18 | #438 |
| 1880 | 21 | #379 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wash mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Washington.
How popular is the name Wash in 2025?
Wash did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Wash?
1,196 babies have been named Wash in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wash most popular?
Wash peaked in 1921, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Wash a boy or girl name?
Wash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wash rising or falling?
Wash has been roughly stable over the past decade.