Name meaning & stats
Washington
Washington. 1,088 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Washingtons are 2.5× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
1,088 US babies were named Washington between 1940 and 2025.
Where Washingtons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.5× | High · 42 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 16 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | Medium · 10 people |
| Lawyer | 1.6× | Low · 6 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Washingtons show up 2.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)