Vashon

Vashon is an uncommon name with several possible origins. It may derive from Vashon Island in Washington state, which was named after British naval officer James Vashon in the 1790s. As a personal name, Vashon began appearing in U.S. records primarily in the latter half of the 20th century. The name could also potentially have connections to French surname origins, possibly related to 'vache' (cow) or representing a variation of other surnames. Some sources suggest possible connections to various linguistic roots, though these etymologies aren't definitively established. Vashon has been used predominantly as a masculine name in the United States, though it remains relatively rare. The name has a distinctive sound with its emphasis on the first syllable and the soft ending, giving it an elegant and uncommon quality among contemporary names.

Vashon is also given to girls.

Pronounced vuh-SHON.

As of October 2026, Vashon ranked #6792 in US births in 1981 SSA, peaked at #2561 in 1973.