Purity
A female given name from English from the virtue purity.
Every Purity since 1991 — 379 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Purity
Purity is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,726 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 379 American babies have been named Purity. Its peak came in 2025, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Purity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Purity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,726 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,409 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,511 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,160 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,187 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,029 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,635 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,674 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,361 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,157 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,198 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,007 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,833 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,643 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,111 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,670 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,609 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,021 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,650 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,414 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,743 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,112 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,288 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,884 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Purity mean?
A female given name from English from the virtue purity.
How popular is the name Purity in 2025?
Purity ranked #4,726 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Purity?
379 babies have been named Purity in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Purity most popular?
Purity peaked in 2025, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Purity a boy or girl name?
Purity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Purity rising or falling?
Purity is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.