What origin is the name Washington?

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

Is Washington a popular name?

Washington 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 Washington?

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

Washington

Q: Is Washington a rare name?

Yes. Washington 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 Washington

Washington

Boy

english

3 syllables

Washington is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning a town near the water or a settlement belonging to Wassa's people. It is famously associated with the first US president.".

Washington is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning a town near the water or a settlement belonging to Wassa's people. It is famously associated with the first US president.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning a town near the water or a settlement belonging to Wassa's people. It is famously associated with the first US president.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Washington

Very rare in US records

What does Washington mean?

Washington is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning a town near the water or a settlement belonging to Wassa's people. It is famously associated with the first US president.".

Is Washington a rare name?

Yes. Washington 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 Washington

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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