Washington
1 countryPopularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Washington’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,644 births recorded 1880–2024 · peaked in 1921 with 60 births
Most common in: South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Washington’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #8299 | — |
| 2006 | #8732 | ↓433 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓3635 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↑5604 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓3101 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↑1725 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↑2464 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↓631 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↓297 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑296 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↓759 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↓91 |
| 2017 | #4331 | ↑2826 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↓2372 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓940 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↑609 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓3765 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↑3031 |
| 2023 | #8255 | ↓487 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓732 |
Frequently asked questions about Washington
Is Washington a popular name?
Washington has 2,644 recorded births in United States between 1880 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Washington more common for boys or girls?
Washington is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Washington most popular?
Washington peaked in 1921 in United States, with 60 recorded births that year.
Is Washington rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Washington’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #350 in 1880 to #8987 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Washington?
At least 2,644 babies have been recorded with the name Washington across official birth statistics in 1 country.