Purpose
boy name#5045 in 2025Purpose entered the US charts in 2019, peaked at #5045 in 2025, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2019–2025
#5045
rank today
#5045
peak (2025)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10803 |
| 2020s | #8235 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Purpose are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Purpose is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Purposes are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Purpose in 2025?
- Purpose ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Purpose most popular?
- Purpose peaked in 2025, reaching #5045 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Purpose with classmates?
- Purpose will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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