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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 42.7 years old

Young (<30) 10,634
30%
Adult (30–60) 20,760
58.5%
Senior (>60) 4,064
11.5%

📈 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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