Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1921

Washington

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Washington
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1921
60 babies
All-time total
2,644
#2,764 all-time among boys
First recorded
1880
in Social Security records

Washington popularity over time

2,644 babies have been named Washington since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.080.150.230.318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1884Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s 215 22 – #329
1890s 162 16 -25% #458
1900s 144 14 -11% #429
1910s 371 37 +158% #568
1920s 415 42 +12% #909
1930s 249 25 -40% #1,200
1940s 241 24 -3% #1,230
1950s 165 17 -32% #1,699
1960s 119 12 -28% #2,111
1970s 121 12 +2% #2,209
1980s 81 8 -33% #2,892
1990s 104 10 +28% #3,808
2000s 84 8 -19% #5,478
2010s 129 13 +54% #4,458
2020s (to 2025) 44 7 -43% #7,470

The story of Washington

Washington 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, 2,644 American babies have been named Washington. Its peak came in 1921, when 60 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 Washington stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Washington?

The median living Washington is about 49 years old; half are between 22 and 70. An estimated 900 people named Washington are alive in the United States today.

median 49 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Washington year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
2024 8 #9,819
2023 9 #8,872
2022 10 #8,253
2021 6 #12,061
2020 11 #7,470
2019 10 #8,174
2018 12 #7,105
2017 23 #4,458
2016 11 #7,571
2015 11 #7,467
2014 13 #6,607
2013 12 #6,996
2012 13 #6,613
2011 15 #5,928
2010 9 #8,751
2009 7 #10,919
2008 12 #7,162
2007 5 #14,297
2006 8 #9,543
2005 8 #9,064
2004 15 #5,478
2003 8 #8,601
2002 5 #12,416
2001 11 #6,424
2000 5 #12,059
1995 12 #5,113
1990 15 #3,962
1985 9 #4,679
1980 11 #3,832
1975 14 #2,896
1970 18 #2,209
1965 14 #2,267
1960 12 #2,532
1955 11 #2,552
1950 20 #1,699
1945 24 #1,376
1940 23 #1,431
1935 26 #1,353
1930 29 #1,365
1925 34 #1,245
1920 51 #972
1915 48 #903
1910 26 #568
1905 14 #665
1900 28 #429
1895 19 #475
1890 16 #486
1885 21 #398
1880 24 #355

Famous people named Washington

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Washington Irving Washington Irving American writer, historian and diplomat (1783–1859) 18th century
  2. 2 Washington Luís Washington Luís President of Brazil from 1926 to 1930 1869–1957 · 19th century
  3. 3 Washington Allston Washington Allston American artist (1779–1843) 18th century
  4. 4 Washington Ortuño Uruguayan footballer (1928-1973) Contemporary
  5. 5 Washington Luiz Mascarenhas Silva Brazilian footballer b. 1978 · Contemporary
  6. 6 Washington Topics referred to by the same term b. 1975 · Contemporary
  7. 7 Washington Luiz Pereira dos Santos Brazilian footballer b. 1975 · Contemporary
  8. 8 Washington Luigi Garcia Brazilian footballer b. 1978 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Washington, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Washington?

The median living Washington is about 49 years old. Half of all living Washingtons are between 22 and 70 years old.

How many people named Washington are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Washington are alive in the United States, based on 2,644 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Washington in 2025?

Washington 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 Washington?

2,644 babies have been named Washington in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Washington most popular?

Washington peaked in 1921, when 60 newborns received the name.

Is Washington a boy or girl name?

Washington is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Washington rising or falling?

Washington is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Washington?

Well-known people named Washington include Washington Irving (writer), Washington Luís (politician), Washington Allston (painter).

Names like Washington

Names that sound and feel close to Washington: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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