Charity
girl name#1981 in 2025Charity entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #183 in 1975, ranks #1981 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1981
rank today
#183
peak (1975)
97
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #354 |
| 1890s | #448 |
| 1900s | #536 |
| 1910s | #725 |
| 1920s | #992 |
| 1930s | #1177 |
| 1940s | #1225 |
| 1950s | #1406 |
| 1960s | #1103 |
| 1970s | #295 |
| 1980s | #307 |
| 1990s | #497 |
| 2000s | #619 |
| 2010s | #1080 |
| 2020s | #1758 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Charity has been most popular in TX, FL, GA.
Living bearers
About 31,500 people named Charity are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Charity alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Charity in 2025?
- Charity ranks #1981 among US girl names in 2025, with 97 babies given the name.
- When was the name Charity most popular?
- Charity peaked in 1975, reaching #183 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Charity with classmates?
- Charity will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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