How Many People Are Named Charity?
35,458
people in the United States are named Charity
1 in 9,447 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1341
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0106%
Of US population
Peak Year
1975
1,428 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
CHER-i-tee, CHAR-i-tee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved". Caritas was in use as a Roman Christian name. The English name Charity came into use among the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 42.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
2,144
Texas
2,072
Ohio
1,676
North Carolina
1,627
Georgia
1,528
Florida
1,475
Tennessee
1,334
Indiana
1,188
Michigan
1,121
Alabama
1,082
💡 Fun Facts About "Charity"
- 95 babies were named Charity in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1975
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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