Total births
79
Boys' name · since 1918
Vasil
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 79 babies named Vasil, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 79
- total births
- 1918–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
Vasil is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 79 have been recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Vasil recorded 79 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2011.
- 79 total births
- 1918–2011 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
79 boys have been named Vasil since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2011.
- 79
- total births
- 1918–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Vasil was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
12 babies were named Vasil in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Vasil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vasil splits its recorded history at 1924: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vasil at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Vasil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2011
- Peak year (1925)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Vasil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vasil's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Vasil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
59 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 59 births (75% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vasil? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 79 babies named Vasil. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 12 births.
When was Vasil most popular? ▼
Vasil was most popular in the 1920s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
How long has the name Vasil been used? ▼
Vasil has been recorded in Social Security data since 1918, spanning 94 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Vasil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vasilios, Vashon, Vasco, Vashawn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vasil's data
- Vasil's decade-level peak was the 1920s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Vasil
Nearby Names Like Vasil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vasil
Vasilios Boy
#5943 1,500 births
Vashon Boy
767 births
Vasco Boy
#5673 523 births
Vashawn Boy
#11208 505 births
Vash Boy
#4835 334 births
Compare Vasil side by side: Vasil vs Vasilios Vasil vs Vashon Vasil vs Vasco
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1918–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vasil: Baby Name Since 1918 - 79 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vasil. 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 Vasil 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.