Vanity
Meaningvanity · English
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,261 in 1988
13 babies were named Vanity in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,571 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vanity you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Vanity, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vanity would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVanity first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #1,261. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowVanity was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendVanity has slipped 2,571 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Vanity means “vanity”.
About the name Vanity
Vanity is a girl name of English origin meaning “vanity”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-ity”. US birth records list Vanity for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 44 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #1,261 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 | 23,599 girls |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,339 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 54,555 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 50,891 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 81,301 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 Vanity
What does the name Vanity mean?
Vanity means “vanity” in English.
What is the origin of the name Vanity?
Vanity has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Vanity a boy or girl name?
Vanity is a girl name.
How popular is the name Vanity?
Vanity ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#1,261).