Passion
Meaningpassion · English
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,740 in 1992
30 babies were named Passion in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,656 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Passion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Passion, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Passion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPassion first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1992, when it reached #1,740.
- TrendPassion has slipped 1,656 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,546. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Passion means “passion”. Our records link it to American and Latin roots.
About the name Passion
Passion is a girl name of American and Latin origin meaning “passion”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Passion for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 52 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #1,740 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:American namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 | 54,446 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 60,096 girls |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,062 girls |
| 2000s | 36 | 28,129 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,463 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 42,135 girls |
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Passion
What does the name Passion mean?
Passion means “passion” in English.
What is the origin of the name Passion?
Passion has American, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Passion a boy or girl name?
Passion is a girl name.
How popular is the name Passion?
Passion ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#1,740).