Total births
1,196
Boys' name · since 1880
Wash
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,196 babies named Wash, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,196
- total births
- 1880–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Wash is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,196 have been recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wash has been recorded 1,196 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1972.
- 1,196 total births
- 1880–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,196 boys have been named Wash since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 1,196
- total births
- 1880–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Wash was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
31 babies were named Wash in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Wash's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Wash splits its recorded history at 1922: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Wash at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Wash popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1972
- Peak year (1921)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Wash by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wash's strongest decade.
215 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Wash births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
183 births
- 1890s
1890s
95 births
- 1900s
1900s
127 births
- 1910s
1910s
192 births
- 1920s
1920s
215 births
- 1930s
1930s
151 births
- 1940s
1940s
128 births
- 1950s
1950s
87 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 215 births (18% of all-time use).
How Wash 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 Wash's total volume
Wash vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wash by state
Where Wash concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 70 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 36 | 3.0% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 20 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
Alabama share of Wash's total US births 5.9%
Even split
70 of 1,196 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wash? ▼
Wash has been given to 1,196 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1972. 31 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Wash most popular? ▼
Wash was most popular in the 1920s decade with 215 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Wash most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wash are Alabama (70 births), Mississippi (36 births), South Carolina (20 births).
How long has the name Wash been used? ▼
Wash has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 93 years of data through 1972.
What names are similar to Wash? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Washington, Waseem, Wassim, Wasim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wash's data
- Wash's decade-level peak was the 1920s (215 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Washs (70 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Wash
Nearby Names Like Wash
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wash
Washington Boy
#8989 2,644 births
Waseem Boy
#5999 794 births
Wassim Boy
#8550 294 births
Wasim Boy
#10193 182 births
Wasif Boy
143 births
Compare Wash side by side: Wash vs Washington Wash vs Waseem Wash vs Wassim
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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, 1880–1972 (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. "Wash: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,196 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wash. 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 Wash 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.