Settlement of Wassas people
Derived from an English surname and place name, it originally referred to a town in Tyne and Wear. The Old English elements 'Wassa' (a personal name), 'ing' (people of), and 'tun' (settlement) combine to describe the estate of Wassa's kin. In the United States, it is inextricably linked to George Washington, making it a patriotic choice that peaked in popularity during the 19th century.
Less common today
Washington isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,636 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
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