Washington
Pronunciation: [ w-AHSH-ihngt-uhn ]
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Washington first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 847 babies have been named Washington in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Washington is past its peak , currently ranked #11,933 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,933
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Washington
Washington is a boy name .
Washington is currently ranked #11,933 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Washington include Was, Wash, Washy, Washie, Washi, Washiy, Washiie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Gton, and Way. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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