Purity
Meaningpurity · English
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,661 in 2025
29 babies were named Purity in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,189 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Purity you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Purity, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Purity would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPurity first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearPurity is at its all-time high right now: #4,661 in 2025.
- TrendPurity has climbed 1,189 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Purity means “purity”.
About the name Purity
Purity is a girl name of English origin meaning “purity”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ity”. US birth records list Purity for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 27 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,661 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.0 | 1,011,236 girls |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 194,175 girls |
| 2010s | 7.7 | 129,366 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 73,620 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Purity
What does the name Purity mean?
Purity means “purity” in English.
What is the origin of the name Purity?
Purity has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Purity a boy or girl name?
Purity is a girl name.
How popular is the name Purity?
Purity ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,661).