How Many People Are Named Caridad?

Complete statistics for the name Caridad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Caridad
Very Rare
Spanish

Caridad means 'charity' in Spanish, making it a name rich in compassion and giving. Only 1,611 people named Caridad live in the US today, which means 1 in 204,814 Americans share this rare name. The peak popularity was in 1971 when 59 babies were given this name.

~423
Living in US
1 in 783,568
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Charity
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Compassionate Generous
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

211,003
Worldwide Bearers
#4,951
Global Rank
🇨🇺 Cuba
148,018
🇵🇭 Philippines
25,729
🇺🇸 United States
10,310
🇪🇸 Spain
10,087
🇲🇽 Mexico
4,936
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,391
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,388
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,504
🇦🇴 Angola
1,215
🇭🇳 Honduras
839

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,611 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
195
Would be under 30 (11%)
1,217
Would be 30–60 (69%)
342
Would be over 60 (19%)

All 1,754 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Caridad Through the Generations

Over the decades, Caridad has seen a steady presence among female names, though its popularity peaked in 1971 with 59 births. Today, the majority of those named Caridad are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its most popular years. With an estimated 1,611 living in the US, the name remains relatively uncommon, reflecting its status as a classic yet somewhat modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 637
Florida 399
New Jersey 67
California 13
Hawaii 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Caridad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Caridad's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Caridad

How Many People Have the Name Caridad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 423 people in the United States currently share the name Caridad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 783,568 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Caridad a Common or Rare Name?

Caridad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Caridad Mean?

Caridad means "charity" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Caridad in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Caridad Most Popular?

The name Caridad reached peak popularity in 1971, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Caridad?

Approximately 423 people named Caridad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 423. That works out to roughly 1 in 783,568 Americans.

Is Caridad a rare name?

Caridad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 783,568 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caridad mean?

Caridad means "charity" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Caridad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Caridad are male and 100% are female.

When was Caridad most popular?

Caridad peaked in 1971 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US423
All-Time Births423
1 in X1 in 783,568
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1971
World Rank#4,951
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.