Verity
A female given name from English derived from the Latin for truth; one of the Puritan virtue names.
Every Verity since 1966 — 1,852 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Verity
Verity is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,482 in 2025 with 145 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,852 American babies have been named Verity. Its peak came in 2025, when 145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Verity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Verity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | #1,482 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,868 |
| 2023 | 121 | #1,707 |
| 2022 | 106 | #1,905 |
| 2021 | 113 | #1,799 |
| 2020 | 129 | #1,622 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,814 |
| 2018 | 112 | #1,829 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2,485 |
| 2016 | 73 | #2,500 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,925 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,919 |
| 2013 | 56 | #3,003 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,207 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,835 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,511 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,565 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,133 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,915 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,826 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,478 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,811 |
| 2003 | 12 | #9,028 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,030 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,304 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,472 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,288 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,279 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,391 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Verity mean?
A female given name from English derived from the Latin for truth; one of the Puritan virtue names.
How popular is the name Verity in 2025?
Verity ranked #1,482 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 145 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Verity?
1,852 babies have been named Verity in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Verity most popular?
Verity peaked in 2025, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Verity a boy or girl name?
Verity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Verity rising or falling?
Verity is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.