What origin is the name Washburn?

Washburn comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Washburn a popular name?

Washburn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Washburn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Washburn — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Washburn

Q: Is Washburn a rare name?

Yes. Washburn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Washburn

Washburn

Boy

english

2 syllables

Washburn is an english boy's name meaning "Washburn is a nature-inspired name, meaning 'from the flooding brook.' It evokes images of dynamic water and natural beauty.".

Parents who choose Washburn pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Washburn is a nature-inspired name, meaning 'from the flooding brook.' It evokes images of dynamic water and natural beauty.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Washburn is a nature-inspired name, meaning 'from the flooding brook.' It evokes images of dynamic water and natural beauty.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Washburn

Very rare in US records

What does Washburn mean?

Washburn is a boy name of english origin meaning "Washburn is a nature-inspired name, meaning 'from the flooding brook.' It evokes images of dynamic water and natural beauty.".

Is Washburn a rare name?

Yes. Washburn does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Washburn

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Washburn

Washburn means "Washburn is a nature-inspired name, meaning 'from the flooding brook.' It evokes images of dynamic water and natural beauty." — these names share that spirit.