Vashion
A variant spelling of Bastion, meaning "fortification" in French.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Vashion. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Vashion today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vashion births was 1973 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vashion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vashion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1973
10 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,204
Tracked since 1973
Gender
Gender distribution for Vashion
Vashion is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 16 total registrations, 11 (68.8%) were male and 5 (31.3%) were female.
Vashion as a male name
- Ranked #5,204 in 1974
- 6 male births in 1974
- Peak: 1974 (6 births)
Vashion as a female name
- Ranked #9,745 in 1973
- 5 female births in 1973
- Peak: 1973 (5 births)
Popularity
Vashion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vashion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vashion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | 5 | 16 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vashion
The given name Vashion has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vashu," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." The name was initially popular among the Brahmin caste in India, reflecting the desire for material abundance and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vashion can be found in the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, where it is mentioned as the name of a wise sage who imparted knowledge to the warrior Arjuna. This reference dates back to around the 5th century BCE, indicating the name's antiquity.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Vashion Acharya made significant contributions to the development of the Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy. His writings on logic, epistemology, and metaphysics had a lasting impact on Indian intellectual traditions.
During the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE), a prominent poet and playwright named Vashion Kalidasa authored several celebrated works, including the play "Abhijnanashakuntalam" and the epic poem "Raghuvamsha." His literary masterpieces are considered among the greatest in Sanskrit literature.
In the 12th century, a revered saint and mystic named Vashion Nath played a crucial role in the Bhakti movement in India. His teachings on devotion, love, and spiritual awakening influenced numerous devotional traditions across the subcontinent.
Another notable figure with the name Vashion was a 16th-century Rajput warrior and ruler named Vashion Singh. He is remembered for his bravery in battles against the Mughal Empire and his leadership in protecting his kingdom from foreign invasions.
While the name Vashion has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Vashion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vashion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vashion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vashion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vashion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Vashion a common name?
We classify Vashion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vashion most popular?
The single biggest year for Vashion was 1973, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vashion is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vashion a male name?
Yes, 68.8% of people registered as Vashion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.