Vasilike
Of Greek origin, meaning "royal" or "queenly".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Vasilike. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vasilike today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vasilike births was 1969 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vasilike. 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 Vasilike. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1969
8 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1973 SSA rank
#9,746
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Vasilike: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vasilike from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Vasilike remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vasilike 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 Vasilike during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vasilike
The name Vasilike is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Its roots can be traced back to the Greek word "vasilikos," which means "royal" or "kingly." The name is derived from the Greek word "basileus," meaning "king."
Vasilike was a popular name among the ancient Greeks, particularly during the Byzantine era. It was often given to girls born into noble or royal families, reflecting their status and lineage. The name is also closely associated with the Greek Orthodox Church, as it has been used for female saints and martyrs revered in the Eastern Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Vasilike can be found in the hagiography of Saint Vasilike, a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century AD in Asia Minor. According to tradition, she suffered martyrdom for her unwavering faith during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Vasilike. One of the most renowned was Vasilike Khatun (1241-1261), a Byzantine princess who married the Seljuk Sultan of Rum, Kaykaus II. Her marriage played a significant role in strengthening the diplomatic ties between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Sultanate.
Another influential figure was Vasilike Gavala (1897-1966), a Greek actress and singer who was a prominent figure in the early days of Greek cinema and theatre. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential performers of her era and paved the way for future generations of Greek artists.
In the realm of literature, Vasilike Sarantiti (1901-1985) was a prominent Greek poet and writer. Her works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earning her widespread recognition and numerous literary awards.
Vasilike Tsami (1912-2003) was a notable Greek lawyer and one of the first female judges in Greece. She played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and gender equality within the Greek legal system, paving the way for future generations of female lawyers and judges.
The name Vasilike has also been associated with royalty in more recent times. Vasilike of Greece (1900-1940) was a princess of Greece and Denmark, and a member of the Greek royal family. She was known for her philanthropic work and her dedication to various charitable causes.
People
Vasilike + last name combinations
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vasilike: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vasilike?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vasilike 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Vasilike a common name?
We classify Vasilike as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vasilike most popular?
The single biggest year for Vasilike was 1969, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vasilike is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vasilike in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vasilike a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vasilike in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Vasilike still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vasilike in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vasilike can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Vasilike as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.