Verity
Meaningtruth · English
- US rank
- #1,478
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,478 in 2025
145 babies were named Verity in the US in 2025. It has climbed 138 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
Most popular states (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 Verity you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,086 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Verity, 145 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Verity would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVerity first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearVerity is at its all-time high right now: #1,478 in 2025.
- Then vs nowVerity is 9.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 106,383 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 11,086.
- TrendVerity has climbed 138 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,478. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedVerity is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #659, followed by Louisiana (#776) and Michigan (#787). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- MeaningIn English, Verity means “truth”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Verity
Verity is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “truth”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-ity”. US birth records list Verity for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 50 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,478 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,478, with 145 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,142,857 girls |
| 1970s | 4.7 | 211,864 girls |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 212,314 girls |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 240,964 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,184 girls |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,432 girls |
| 2020s | 74 | 13,465 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 Verity
What does the name Verity mean?
Verity means “truth” in English.
What is the origin of the name Verity?
Verity has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Verity a boy or girl name?
Verity is a girl name.
How popular is the name Verity?
Verity ranked #1,478 for US girls in 2025, given to 145 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,478).