Vanity Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Vanity means excessive pride or conceit.
Meaning of the Name Vanity
Vanity is a feminine name of English origin. It derives from the word 'vanity' which means excessive pride or conceit. The name has a negative connotation, often associated with self-centeredness and a focus on superficial appearance. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by its usage in literature and entertainment.
Popularity of the Name Vanity
The popularity for the name Vanity peaked in popularity in the year 1988 with 116 births, which ranked number 2,143 out of 20,435 unique names for that year. Vanity had the most female births in 1988 with 116, which ranked number 1,260 out of 13,881 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Vanity has declined sharply over the last ten years from 43 births to 25 births, a decline of -41.86%. Among females, Vanity has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 25 births, a decline of -41.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Vanity
- 20 Year Trend of Vanity: -24.24%
- 10 Year Trend of Vanity: -41.86%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Vanity: -41.86%
Popularity of Vanity by State
Among females, Vanity was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Vanity. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Vanity
- Total Births of Vanity: 24 (-5.28%)
- Female Births of Vanity: 24 (-5.28%)
Given the downward trend of Vanity over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Vanity have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.28%.