Wash Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWahsh / wɑʃEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: to wash; Hebrew: to be pure
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wash is derived from the English verb meaning to cleanse or to wash. It can also be linked to Hebrew origins, where it signifies purity. Historically, the name has been used in various contexts, often associated with cleanliness or renewal. It is not a common given name but may appear as a surname.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wash was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wash has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Wash has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wash (1948)
State | Births | Share |
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MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1880 | 21 |
1881 | 16 |
1882 | 26 |
1883 | 20 |
1884 | 19 |
1885 | 18 |
1886 | 11 |
1887 | 11 |
1888 | 24 |
1889 | 17 |
1890 | 7 |
1891 | 12 |
1892 | 16 |
1894 | 8 |
1895 | 9 |
1896 | 8 |
1897 | 14 |
1898 | 9 |
1899 | 12 |
1900 | 19 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 11 |
1903 | 10 |
1904 | 12 |
1905 | 14 |
1906 | 13 |
1907 | 11 |
1908 | 11 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 10 |
1911 | 13 |
1912 | 12 |
1913 | 16 |
1914 | 23 |
1915 | 26 |
1916 | 25 |
1917 | 18 |
1918 | 20 |
1919 | 29 |
1920 | 25 |
1921 | 31 |
1922 | 24 |
1923 | 28 |
1924 | 18 |
1925 | 24 |
1926 | 16 |
1927 | 18 |
1928 | 15 |
1929 | 16 |
1930 | 18 |
1931 | 21 |
1932 | 19 |
1933 | 15 |
1934 | 11 |
1935 | 7 |
1936 | 11 |
1937 | 18 |
1938 | 15 |
1939 | 16 |
1940 | 14 |
1941 | 15 |
1942 | 10 |
1943 | 10 |
1944 | 13 |
1945 | 12 |
1946 | 15 |
1947 | 5 |
1948 | 16 |
1949 | 18 |
1950 | 11 |
1951 | 8 |
1952 | 7 |
1953 | 11 |
1954 | 9 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 5 |
1957 | 10 |
1958 | 9 |
1959 | 7 |
1961 | 8 |
1969 | 5 |
1972 | 5 |