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The name Vashti has Persian origins, meaning 'good' or 'best', and is rooted in the biblical story of Queen Vashti in the Book of Esther. It has evolved from Old Persian to Hebrew and has gained popularity in modern times due to its strong connotations of defiance and independence. The name is often associated with notable figures who embody these traits, and it has a biblical relevance that adds to its historical significance.

The name Vashti is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vashti has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vashti' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1408th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2416th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3929th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3483rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5323rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7727th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vashti' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.