Vasiliki
A Greek feminine name meaning "queen" or "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 1,132 living Americans carry the first name Vasiliki. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vasiliki today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vasiliki births was 1976 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vasiliki. 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.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 302,787 Americans
Peak year
1976
35 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,899
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Vasiliki: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vasiliki from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 272 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vasiliki 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 Vasiliki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vasilikis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, Illinois, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Vasiliki, while New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 86 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vasiliki
The name Vasiliki has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "vasileus," which means "king" or "ruler." This suggests that the name was initially associated with royalty or nobility.
In Greek mythology, the name Vasiliki is connected to the goddess Hera, the wife of Zeus and the queen of the gods. Hera was revered as the protector of marriage and childbirth, and her name was often invoked during weddings and childbirth rituals.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vasiliki can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions. It was a popular name among the upper classes of Greek society, particularly in the Byzantine period, when the Greek Orthodox Church held significant influence.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Vasiliki was Saint Vasiliki of Nicomedia, who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was a Christian martyr who was tortured and executed for her faith during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Another renowned Vasiliki was Vasiliki Panagiotopoulou (1874-1942), a Greek activist and educator who played a crucial role in promoting women's education and rights in the early 20th century.
In the field of literature, Vasiliki Angelopoulou (1949-2022) was a celebrated Greek novelist and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Vasiliki Katsarou (1835-1892) was a prominent figure in the Greek War of Independence, serving as a courier and spy for the revolutionary forces against the Ottoman Empire.
Vasiliki Tsouderou (1926-2022) was a renowned Greek soprano who had a successful international career, performing in prestigious opera houses around the world.
Throughout history, the name Vasiliki has maintained its association with strength, nobility, and cultural significance within the Greek tradition. It continues to be a popular name in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide.
People
Vasiliki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vasiliki 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
Vasiliki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vasiliki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vasiliki 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 302,787 US residents.
Is Vasiliki a common name?
We classify Vasiliki as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,216 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vasiliki most popular?
The single biggest year for Vasiliki was 1976, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vasiliki is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vasiliki a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vasiliki 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.
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.