Passion
Every Passion since 1974 — 2,475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Passion
Passion is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,635 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,475 American babies have been named Passion. Its peak came in 1992, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Passion stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Passion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,635 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,542 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,345 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,022 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,542 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,925 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,900 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,780 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,132 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,569 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,053 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,243 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,508 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,621 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,590 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,039 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,777 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,050 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,960 |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,434 |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,200 |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,173 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,173 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,969 |
| 2001 | 70 | #2,300 |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,451 |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,210 |
| 1990 | 54 | #2,336 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,485 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,473 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,394 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Passion in 2025?
Passion ranked #4,635 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Passion?
2,475 babies have been named Passion in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Passion most popular?
Passion peaked in 1992, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Passion a boy or girl name?
Passion is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Passion rising or falling?
Passion has been roughly stable over the past decade.