Caridad
Meaningcharity · Spanish
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,581 in 1967
5 babies were named Caridad in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Caridad you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Caridad, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caridad would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaridad first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #1,581. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCaridad was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Caridad means “charity”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Caridad
Caridad is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “charity”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-dad”. US birth records list Caridad for girls from 1924 to 2025, in 79 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #1,581 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.3 | 306,122 girls |
| 1930s | 2.3 | 440,529 girls |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1950s | 6.1 | 162,602 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 56,243 girls |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,175 girls |
| 1980s | 23 | 43,725 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 75,245 girls |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 187,970 girls |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 427,350 girls |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 983,607 girls |
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Questions about the name Caridad
What does the name Caridad mean?
Caridad means “charity” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Caridad?
Caridad has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Caridad a boy or girl name?
Caridad is a girl name.
How popular is the name Caridad?
Caridad ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#1,581).