Charity
Charity: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Charity
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From charity in the Biblical sense of Christian love; first used by Puritans. In early Christian tradition, Faith, Hope and Charity were the martyred daughters of Saint Sophia. The names, taken from 1 Corinthians 13:13 ("And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity") have been translated and used in many languages. The name of the sura (chapter) is one of several translations of the original Arabic.
How popular is Charity?
Since 1880, 35,518 girls and 39 boys in the U.S. have been named Charity (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #183 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #4004 in 1975. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Charity FAQ
What does the name Charity mean?
A female given name from English. From charity in the Biblical sense of Christian love; first used by Puritans. In early Christian tradition, Faith, Hope and Charity were the martyred daughters of Saint Sophia. The names, taken from 1 Corinthians 13:13 ("And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity") have been translated and used in many languages. The name of the sura (chapter) is one of several translations of the original Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Charity?
Charity is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Charity?
Since 1880, 35,518 girls and 39 boys in the U.S. have been named Charity (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #183 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #4004 in 1975. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Charity a boy or girl name?
Charity is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 35,518 girls and 39 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.