How Many People Are Named Charity?

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

Charity
Very Rare
English

Charity means 'kindness' and has been a cherished name for centuries. It's rare, with just 1 in 10,461 Americans bearing this name, making it special indeed. The name peaked in popularity back in 1975 but remains a timeless choice for many.

~1,486
Living in US
1 in 223,048
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Kindness
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Generous Compassionate Selfless
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,545
Worldwide Bearers
#1,465
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,846
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,578
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,253
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,447
🇨🇦 Canada
1,425
🇪🇬 Egypt
759
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
350
🇮🇳 India
348
🇵🇱 Poland
283
🇳🇱 Netherlands
221

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
36 (0%)
♀ Female
31,508 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
9,165
Would be under 30 (26%)
22,069
Would be 30–60 (62%)
4,195
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 35,429 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: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
63
Modern Appeal
47
International
5

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

📜 Charity Through the Generations

Over the decades, Charity has seen its fair share of ups and downs. In 1975, it reached its peak with 1,428 births, but since then, its popularity has waned. Today, there are 31,545 people named Charity living in the United States, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a steady presence across generations, though fewer babies are being given this name now compared to its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,144
Texas 2,072
Ohio 1,676
North Carolina 1,627
Georgia 1,528
Florida 1,475
Tennessee 1,334
Indiana 1,188
Michigan 1,121
Alabama 1,082

✨ Similar Names to Charity

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Charity's English roots

📄 About the Name Charity

How Many People Have the Name Charity?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,486 people in the United States currently share the name Charity. That works out to roughly 1 in every 223,048 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Charity a Common or Rare Name?

Charity 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 Charity Mean?

Charity means "kindness" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Charity Most Popular?

The name Charity reached peak popularity in 1975, with 1,428 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 Charity?

Approximately 1,486 people named Charity live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,486. That works out to roughly 1 in 223,048 Americans.

Is Charity a rare name?

Charity is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 223,048 Americans has this name.

What does the name Charity mean?

Charity means "kindness" and comes from English origins.

Is Charity more male or female?

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

When was Charity most popular?

Charity peaked in 1975 with 1,428 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 US1,486
All-Time Births1,486
1 in X1 in 223,048
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1975
World Rank#1,465
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.