Verity

Verity: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvΙ›ΙΉΙͺti/

Meaning and origin of Verity

  • A female given name from English derived from the Latin for truth; one of the Puritan virtue names.

How popular is Verity?

145U.S. babies in 2025
#1482peak rank (2025)
1,852babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,852 girls in the U.S. have been named Verity. Its highest rank for girls was #1482 in 2025. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Verity FAQ

What does the name Verity mean?

A female given name from English derived from the Latin for truth; one of the Puritan virtue names.

What is the origin of the name Verity?

Verity is listed as a name of English derived from the Latin for truth origin.

How popular is the name Verity?

Since 1880, 1,852 girls in the U.S. have been named Verity. Its highest rank for girls was #1482 in 2025. In 2025, 145 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Verity a boy or girl name?

Verity is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,852 girls and 0 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.