How Many People Are Named Purity?
Complete statistics for the name Purity: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Purity is an English virtue name that literally refers to cleanliness of heart and spirit. There are roughly 347 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 950,033 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 24 births in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and the drive to forge one's own path. It's associated with ambition, originality, and a pioneering spirit that thrives on self-reliance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 350 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Purity Through the Generations
Purity is a name that's almost entirely a product of the 21st century. With 350 total births recorded in US history and an average bearer age of just 12, this name barely existed a generation ago. The age breakdown tells a striking story: 339 of the 347 people currently living with this name are under 30, while only 11 fall in the 30-to-60 range and zero are over 60. That means a remarkable 97% of all living bearers belong to the youngest generation. The trend line has been climbing steadily, and 2024 marked the name's all-time peak with 24 births recorded that year. It's worth knowing that Purity carries much more weight internationally, ranking #6,182 worldwide with about 169,948 living bearers globally. Kenya is where the name appears most frequently outside the United States, reflecting its popularity in East African naming traditions. In America, though, Purity remains very rare and distinctly modern, a name that didn't gain any real traction until recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Purity's English roots
📄 About the Name Purity
How Many People Have the Name Purity?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 347 people in the United States currently share the name Purity. That works out to roughly 1 in every 950,033 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Purity a Common or Rare Name?
Purity 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 Purity Mean?
Purity means "Moral cleanness and innocence" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Purity in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Purity Most Popular?
The name Purity reached peak popularity in 2024, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Purity?
Approximately 347 people named Purity live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 350. That works out to roughly 1 in 950,033 Americans.
Is Purity a rare name?
Purity is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 950,033 Americans has this name.
What does the name Purity mean?
Purity means "Moral cleanness and innocence" and comes from English origins.
Is Purity more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Purity are male and 100% are female.
When was Purity most popular?
Purity peaked in 2024 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.