Vashti
Borrowed from Hebrew וַשְׁתִּי (vaštī).
Every Vashti since 1882 — 2,355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vashti
Vashti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,823 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 2,355 American babies have been named Vashti. Its peak came in 1922, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Vashti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vashti year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,823 |
| 2024 | 9 | #11,055 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,612 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,496 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,426 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,070 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,693 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,128 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,517 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,716 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,415 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,431 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,632 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,854 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,757 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,968 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,699 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,788 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,539 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,582 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,786 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,542 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,409 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,122 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,560 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,643 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,975 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,223 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,512 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,142 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,508 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,750 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,503 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,713 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,409 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,369 |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,026 |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,603 |
| 1930 | 10 | #3,042 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,603 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,544 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,567 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,920 |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,293 |
| 1900 | 13 | #1,102 |
| 1895 | 12 | #979 |
| 1890 | 9 | #1,003 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vashti
- Vashti Companion
- Vashti Bunyan Singer · b. 1945
- Vashti Cunningham Athlete · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vashti mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew וַשְׁתִּי (vaštī).
How popular is the name Vashti in 2025?
Vashti ranked #8,823 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vashti?
2,355 babies have been named Vashti in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vashti most popular?
Vashti peaked in 1922, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Vashti a boy or girl name?
Vashti is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vashti rising or falling?
Vashti is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vashti?
Well-known people named Vashti include Vashti (companion), Vashti Bunyan (singer), Vashti Cunningham (athlete).