Vasco
Every Vasco since 1910 — 523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vasco
Vasco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,424 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 523 American babies have been named Vasco. Its peak came in 1916, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vasco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vasco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,424 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,880 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,147 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,765 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,635 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,501 |
| 2019 | 6 | #12,040 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,962 |
| 2017 | 5 | #14,126 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,662 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,995 |
| 2014 | 6 | #12,012 |
| 2013 | 6 | #12,043 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,716 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,686 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,271 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,274 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,601 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,262 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,875 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,822 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,438 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,113 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,274 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,925 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,793 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,299 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,412 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vasco
- Vasco da Gama Explorer · 1460–1524
- Vasco Núñez de Balboa Explorer · 1475–1519
- Vasco Rossi Musician · b. 1952
- Vasco Gonçalves Politician · 1921–2005
- Vasco Pratolini Writer · 1913–1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vasco in 2025?
Vasco ranked #6,424 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vasco?
523 babies have been named Vasco in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vasco most popular?
Vasco peaked in 1916, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Vasco a boy or girl name?
Vasco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vasco rising or falling?
Vasco is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vasco?
Well-known people named Vasco include Vasco da Gama (explorer), Vasco Núñez de Balboa (explorer), Vasco Rossi (musician).