Vasilios Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vah-SIL-ee-os /vɑˈsil.i.ɔs/

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Royal; kingly

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vasilios is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "basileus," meaning "king" or "royal." This etymology traces back to ancient Greek, where it was used to denote rulers and leaders. The name entered the English language through the Byzantine influence and the spread of Christianity, particularly during the medieval period when Greek culture and language had a significant impact on the Eastern Orthodox Church and its followers.

The Latinized form "Basil" also emerged from this root, which has been adopted in various languages, including English. Historically, the name Vasilios is closely associated with Saint Basil the Great, a prominent Christian bishop and theologian from the 4th century, who played a crucial role in the development of monasticism and the Nicene Creed.

His feast day is celebrated on January 1st, and he is recognized as one of the Cappadocian Fathers, contributing to early Christian thought. The name has been borne by various Byzantine emperors and saints, reinforcing its significance within the Christian tradition and Greek heritage.

Culturally, Vasilios carries connotations of nobility and leadership, reflecting its royal roots. In Greek tradition, the name is often linked to the celebration of the New Year, where a special cake, Vasilopita, is baked in honor of Saint Basil, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.

This association with blessings and new beginnings has helped the name endure through centuries, maintaining its relevance in Greek culture. The diminutive form "Vasilis" is also commonly used, showcasing the name's adaptability while retaining its regal essence.

Famous people named Vasilios

In this section, you will find notable people named Vasilios. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vasilios who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Vasilios Papageorgiou is a Greek-American artist best known for his contemporary paintings and sculptures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vasilios, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vasilios. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vasilios was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Vasilios has ranked as high as #3107 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Vasilios has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vasilios is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vasilios was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vasilios.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 18 18
2024 15 15
2023 12 12
2022 13 13
2021 13 13
2020 14 14
2019 8 8
2018 17 17
2017 24 24
2016 25 25
2015 25 25
2014 21 21
2013 18 18
2012 21 21
2011 24 24
2010 19 19
2009 27 27
2008 26 26
2007 23 23
2006 27 27
2005 28 28
2004 20 20
2003 24 24
2002 17 17
2001 22 22
2000 24 24
1999 30 30
1998 30 30
1997 21 21
1996 21 21
1995 22 22
1994 25 25
1993 29 29
1992 21 21
1991 23 23
1990 28 28
1989 33 33
1988 27 27
1987 26 26
1986 25 25
1985 29 29
1984 22 22
1983 31 31
1982 33 33
1981 31 31
1980 38 38
1979 31 31
1978 28 28
1977 26 26
1976 37 37
1975 45 45
1974 38 38
1973 36 36
1972 27 27
1971 23 23
1970 24 24
1969 23 23
1968 16 16
1967 16 16
1966 11 11
1965 14 14
1964 7 7
1963 6 6
1962 9 9
1960 7 7
1923 6 6

Top States for Vasilios (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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