Vanity
Every Vanity since 1982 — 1,858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vanity
Vanity is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,326 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,858 American babies have been named Vanity. Its peak came in 1988, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Vanity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vanity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,326 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,623 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,226 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,297 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,227 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,475 |
| 2019 | 17 | #7,002 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,224 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,915 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,342 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,224 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,347 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,313 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,704 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,349 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,120 |
| 2009 | 53 | #3,187 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,871 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,803 |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,411 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,252 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,945 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,936 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,975 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,204 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,733 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,928 |
| 1990 | 78 | #1,846 |
| 1985 | 103 | #1,309 |
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Famous people named Vanity
- Vanity Actor · 1959–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vanity in 2025?
Vanity ranked #8,326 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vanity?
1,858 babies have been named Vanity in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vanity most popular?
Vanity peaked in 1988, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Vanity a boy or girl name?
Vanity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vanity rising or falling?
Vanity is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vanity?
Well-known people named Vanity include Vanity (actor).