How Popular (or Rare) was Verity in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#294
1997 Rank
124
1997 Births
#294
Best Rank (1997)
146
Peak Year (2009)
3,529
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,364
Rarity Factor (1997)
Popularity Position
Top 6%
Among UK girls' names in 1997
Moderately Popular · 1 in 2,364 births

📊 The Verity Story

Verity is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #294 in 1997 with 124 recorded births. This places Verity in the top 6% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 146 births ranking #314. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 2,364 girls born was named Verity. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin via English virtue usage  |  Meaning: truth

Verity is a clear virtue-style classic meaning 'truth'. It feels intelligent, distinctive, and quietly strong.

Though less common than some virtue names, Verity has remained appealing because it sounds polished rather than overtly pious. Its British flavour also adds to its identity.

Did you know?Verity is one of the rarer virtue names to keep a fully classic rather than modern-word feel.
Similar namesVera, Victoria, Valerie, Faith, Serenity

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