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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Vasily — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Vasiliy|Vasishta
SlavicBoy→ Stable

Vasily

vuh-SEE-lee · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14036 in 2023

Peak: #13911 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14036 in 2023

Peak: #13911 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #14036 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SlavicRussianClassicReligiousRegal3-syllableGreek RootRoyal meaningTraditionalEastern European
Character
thoughtful intelligencequiet strengthartistic sensitivitysteadfast loyaltycontemplative depth
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Vasilys

visionaryinnovativespiritualphilosophicalpioneering
STRONG
High confidence

Vasily is a Slavic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Vasily at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king', adopted into Russian tradition and popularized by Saint Basil the Great
Language root:Greek · Slavic
Peak rank:#13911 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Vasily Kandinsky
Abstract painter
Vasily Smyslov
Chess grandmaster
Similar Sound
Basil◈ValentinViktorDmitriSergei
Similar Style
NikolaiAlexeiIvanLeonidMaxim
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Vasily
KatyaNatashaDmitriAlexeiIrinaAndrei
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Vasily · Overview
Summary

Vasily is a Slavic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Regal · Religious character
Vasily carries a serious, warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
vasily.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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