Total births
523
Boys' name · since 1910
Vasco
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 523 babies named Vasco, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5673
- among boys today
- 523
- born since 1910
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Vasco is the #5673 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 523 recorded since 1910.
Vasco has 523 recorded births among boys since 1910, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5673 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of boys, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 2025.
- #5673 among boys today
- 523 born since 1910
- 1910s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vasco is currently the #5673 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 523 born since 1910, peaking in the 1910s.
- #5673
- among boys today
- 523
- born since 1910
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Vasco vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5673
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
1910s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Vasco was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
18 babies were named Vasco in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Vasco compares
523 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vasco's all-time total is 43% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vasco | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 523 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vasco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vasco splits its recorded history at 1956: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vasco at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#5,673
Active since
1910
Vasco popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 116 years of records
Vasco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Vasco's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Vasco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
95 births
- 1920s
1920s
78 births
- 1930s
1930s
63 births
- 1940s
1940s
43 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s
2010s
55 births
- 2020s
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 95 births (18% of all-time use).
How Vasco compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Vasco's total volume
Vasco vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vasco by state
Where Vasco concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
Florida share of Vasco's total US births 1.0%
5 of 523 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vasco? ▼
523 babies have been named Vasco since 1910. It currently ranks #5673 among boys. The peak year was 1916 with 18 births.
When was Vasco most popular? ▼
Vasco was most popular in the 1910s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Vasco most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vasco are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Vasco been used? ▼
Vasco has been recorded in Social Security data since 1910, spanning 116 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vasco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vasilios, Vashon, Vashawn, Vash, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vasco's data
- Vasco's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (95 total births) through the 2020s (59) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Vascos (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vasco
Nearby Names Like Vasco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vasco
Vasilios Boy
#5943 1,500 births
Vashon Boy
767 births
Vashawn Boy
#11208 505 births
Vash Boy
#4835 334 births
Vashaun Boy
214 births
Compare Vasco side by side: Vasco vs Vasilios Vasco vs Vashon Vasco vs Vashawn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Vasco
Marvel #5672
1,371 births · Peak 2019
Evaristo #5674
1,889 births · Peak 1971
Bryon #5671
14,720 births · Peak 1970
Kalman #5675
1,258 births · Peak 2017
Erich #5670
11,674 births · Peak 1971
Andrews #5676
576 births · Peak 1989
Carlyle #5669
3,856 births · Peak 1918
Lelan #5677
924 births · Peak 2007
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1910–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vasco: #5673 Boys' Name - 523 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vasco. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vasco draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.