Caridad
Every Caridad since 1924 — 1,759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caridad
Caridad is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,372 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 1,759 American babies have been named Caridad. Its peak came in 1971, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caridad stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caridad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,372 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,720 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,133 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,691 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,735 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,338 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,638 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,543 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,643 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,815 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,140 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,043 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,006 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,344 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,586 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,865 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,499 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,538 |
| 1995 | 26 | #3,995 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,825 |
| 1985 | 31 | #2,951 |
| 1980 | 45 | #2,221 |
| 1975 | 53 | #1,756 |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,084 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,348 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,374 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,990 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,367 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,650 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caridad in 2025?
Caridad ranked #15,372 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caridad?
1,759 babies have been named Caridad in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caridad most popular?
Caridad peaked in 1971, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Caridad a boy or girl name?
Caridad is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caridad rising or falling?
Caridad is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.