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Washington

♂ Boy

Pronounced WOSH-ing-tun /ˈwɑʃ.ɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: An English place/surname — 'the estate/settlement of Wassa's people'; borne by the first U.S. president, George Washington; we note the presidentLow

In 30 seconds: From the estate of Wassa's people: Washington is an English surname. Stately, classic, and warm. We note the president.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English place/surname — 'the estate/settlement of Wassa's people'; borne by the first U.S. president, George Washington; we note the president
U.S. rank (2024)#9789 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Washington comes from an English place/surname — 'the estate/settlement of Wassa's people'; borne by the first U.S. president, George Washington (we note the president). A stately, classic name (said 'WOSH-ing-tun').

In the U.S. and Brazil it appears as a surname-turned-given-name honoring the president. Rare, the-estate-of-Wassa's-people at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Washington is an English place/surname, 'the estate of Wassa's people' — borne by the first U.S. president — a stately, storied name (we note the president; said 'WOSH-ing-tun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Washington — English surname; president

Variations

Wachington

Nicknames

Wash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Washington mean?

Washington is an English place/surname, 'the estate of Wassa's people'; borne by the first U.S. president. We note the president.

How do you pronounce Washington?

It's said WOSH-ing-tun /ˈwɑʃ.ɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Washington a boy or girl name?

Washington is a boy's name.

How popular is Washington?

Washington is a very rare name in the U.S.

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