Rising since 1995, #1,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Clarity since 1977
Babies named Clarity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 428 |
| 2020s | 435 |
Meaning & origin
Clarity stands out as a modern virtue name that entered U.S. records in 1977, reflecting a broader cultural turn toward abstract nouns as given names. By 2025 it had reached a rank of 1758 (1-in-13976), and its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1995 at least, with a new peak in the latest data year. The name is most commonly found in Florida, North Carolina, and Illinois. While still uncommon enough to feel distinctive, Clarity fits a recognizable style alongside Grace, Faith, and Serenity. The word itself comes from Latin 'claritas', which originally meant brightness or renown, but the name draws straightforwardly on the English sense of lucidity.
Clarity is derived from the Latin word 'claritas', meaning brightness or clearness. It entered English as a virtue name in the late 20th century, paralleling other abstract nouns like Grace and Hope that became given names. Its use rose notably alongside similar virtue names such as Serenity and Trinity.
Where Clarity is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clara, Rity
Variants: Claritee, Clariti
Sibling names for Clarity
Names that share Clarity's style, for a brother or sister.
