Charity
ch(a)-ri-ty
US Popularity:3188
Origin:British
Meaning:Giving; Kindness
If you’re looking for a name to empower your little one to spread kindness, this could be the one. Charity is a girl’s name of English origin that means exactly what you might think! “Giving” and “kindness” are the backbone of Charity, and what better attributes to give your baby girl? The name fits perfectly in with other Puritan virtue names like Faith and Hope, but makes for a more uncommon choice that stands out on the playground. Parents who want to instill the same values in baby with a more unusual name might like Caritas, an earlier variation that was used by the Romans.
How Popular Is The Name Charity?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Charity is currently #3571 on The Bump
Girl:Charity is currently #2404 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Charity is currently #3188 in U.S. births
Girl:Charity is currently #1747 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1747
in 2023
+ 8
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 106
Behind the Name, Charity, April 2024
Merriam-Webster, charity
Ancestry, Charity Family History
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'charity'
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