Washington

Gender Usage of the Name Washington

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Washington is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.

Popularity of the Name Washington

• Worldwide

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• • United States

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  • United Kingdom

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  • Canada

    Unranked (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Washington is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Washington was last recorded at #8,930 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2010) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.

Historically, its best recorded position was #601 in 1910. Its lowest recorded position was #9,149 in 2004. Over the last 40 years (1970–2010) the name fell -7011 places (from #1,919 to #8,930).

Characteristics of the Name Washington

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names

Length

10 letters — Very Long Boy Names

Starts with

W — Boy Names Starting with W

Ends with

n — Boy Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Washington has a three-syllable cadence with a primary stress on the first syllable. It is inextricably linked to George Washington, the first President of the United States. This heavy historical association results in a Preppy & Posh aesthetic.

Middle Names For Washington

Middle names used with WashingtonMethodology

Washington is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Washington Patricio · Washington Oswaldo · Washington Donald · Washington Chief · Washington LuizView all 21 boy middle names.

• Total 26 middle names used with Washington

Middle name suggestions for WashingtonMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Washington is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Washington Malik · Washington Micah · Washington Monte · Washington Myron · Washington Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Washington

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: William · Walter · Willie · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Washington Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Washington”

Dictionary Meaning of "Washington"Methodology

• A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Capital: Olympia. Largest city: Seattle

• Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States)

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  • Taiwanese presidents, including Tsai, have a record of travelling through the U.S. en route to other countries, usually for a day or two, though the U.S. government has generally avoided meeting senior Taiwanese officials in Washington.

• Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States).

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  • District of Columbia (a district of the United States, coterminous with the city of Washington).

• An English habitational surname from Old English

• An English habitational surname from Old English.

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  • George Washington, the first president of the United States, and commanding general during its war of independence.

• The federal government or administrative authority of the United States. From the capital city of Washington, D.C

• A placename

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  • A place in England:
  • A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.
  • A village and civil parish in Horsham district, West Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ1212).
  • Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington:
  • A ghost town in Autauga County, Alabama.
  • A tiny city in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
  • A census-designated place in Nevada County, California.
  • A town in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
  • A small city, the county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia.
  • A city in Tazewell County, Illinois.
  • A city, the county seat of Daviess County, Indiana.
  • A small city, the county seat of Washington County, Iowa.
  • A small city, the county seat of Washington County, Kansas.
  • A neighborhood of the city of Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky.
  • A village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
  • A town in Knox County, Maine.
  • A small town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
  • An unincorporated community in Macomb County, Michigan.
  • An unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi.
  • A city in Franklin County, Missouri.
  • A village in Washington County, Nebraska.
  • A town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
  • A borough of Warren County, New Jersey.
  • A town in Dutchess County, New York.
  • A small city, the county seat of Beaufort County, North Carolina.
  • A small town in McClain County, Oklahoma, named for Caddo chief "Little Boy" Washington.
  • A city, the county seat of Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  • A city in Washington County, Utah.
  • A town in Orange County, Vermont.
  • A small town, the county seat of Rappahannock County, Virginia.
  • A census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia.
  • A town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
  • A small town in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
  • A small town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
  • A small town in Green County, Wisconsin.
  • A small town in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
  • An unincorporated community in Door County, Wisconsin.
  • A large number of townships in the United States, listed under Washington Township.
  • A community in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
  • A community in Mahaica-Berbice, Guyana.
  • Several locations in the Philippines:
  • A barangay of San Jacinto, Masbate, Philippines.
  • A barangay of Escalante, Negros Occidental.
  • A barangay of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines.
  • A barangay of Surigao, Surigao del Norte.

• A male given name transferred from the surname, popular during the first century of American independence, given in honor of George Washington

• Ellipsis of University of Washington

Translations

The name Washington has 126 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as name, in French it is rendered as US state, etc..

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How to Spell Washington in ASL

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