Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Vanity is the excessive belief in one's own abilities or attractiveness compared to others. Prior to the 14th century, it did not have such narcissistic undertones, and merely meant futility. The related term vainglory is now often seen as an archaic synonym for vanity, but originally meant considering one's own capabilities and that God's help was not needed, i.e. unjustified boasting; although glory is now seen as having a predominantly positive meaning, the Latin term from which it derives, gloria, roughly means boasting, and was often used as a negative criticism.
Vanity is the excessive belief in one's own abilities or attractiveness compared to others. Prior to the 14th century, it did not have such narcissistic undertones, and merely meant futility. The related term vainglory is now often seen as an archaic synonym for vanity, but originally meant considering one's own capabilities and that God's help was not needed, i.e. unjustified boasting; although glory is now seen as having a predominantly positive meaning, the Latin term from which it derives, gloria, roughly means boasting, and was often used as a negative criticism.
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Vanity" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,845 people named Vanity in the US. Peaked in 1988 with 116 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Vanity is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 9.
Vanity is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 1,845 people in the United States are named Vanity. The name peaked in 1988 with 116 recorded uses.
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