Voshon
An invented name with possible roots in Vaux or Vaughan; a unique modern name.
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Voshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Voshon today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Voshon births was 1997 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Voshon. 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 Voshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
1997
32 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,232
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Voshon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Voshon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Voshon 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 Voshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Voshons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Voshon
The name Voshon is a rare and intriguing moniker with a somewhat obscure origin. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "vosh," meaning "light" or "illumination."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Voshon can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the ancient city of Tarquinia, which was a major center of Etruscan culture and art. The name appears to have been used primarily for male children, although its precise meaning and significance remain somewhat enigmatic.
Throughout the centuries, the name Voshon has appeared sporadically in various historical records and texts. In the 9th century CE, a scholar named Voshon of Cordoba was renowned for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy in the Iberian Peninsula. His treatises on celestial mechanics and the movements of the planets were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Voshon di Modena gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes adorning the walls of several churches and cathedrals in northern Italy. His masterpieces, depicting scenes from the Bible and classical mythology, are still celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details.
In the 18th century, a French explorer named Voshon Dumont is said to have ventured into the uncharted territories of the Amazon rainforest, establishing trade routes and forging alliances with indigenous tribes. His daring exploits and meticulous journals provided invaluable insights into the region's geography, flora, and fauna.
More recently, in the 20th century, a renowned American jazz musician named Voshon Carter made significant contributions to the development of the bebop genre. His innovative improvisational style and virtuosic trumpet playing earned him critical acclaim and a place in the annals of jazz history.
While the name Voshon may be uncommon in modern times, its rich historical tapestry and enigmatic origins have ensured its enduring appeal among those seeking a unique and meaningful moniker steeped in antiquity.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Voshon
People
Voshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Voshon 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
Voshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Voshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Voshon 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 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Voshon a common name?
We classify Voshon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Voshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Voshon was 1997, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Voshon is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Voshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Voshon 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.