Holding steady.
Popularity of Pura since 1922
Babies named Pura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pura is a rare and historical name in the United States, its usage rooted in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese traditions. First recorded in U.S. data in 1922, Pura reached its peak popularity in 1926, when the name appeared several times per million births. Since then, its usage has been sporadic, with no recent recorded births; the trajectory has been stable at near-zero. The name is directly tied to the Latin word for 'pure', often associated with Marian devotion in Catholic cultures. Pura has never been common enough to be associated with any top states, but its occurrence in the 1920s reflects early 20th-century immigration patterns, particularly from Spanish-speaking regions. The name has not seen a revival and remains a rare, traditional choice.
Pura is the feminine form of the Spanish and Italian word 'puro', meaning 'pure'. It derives from the Latin 'purus'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries and Catholic contexts, often in reference to the Virgin Mary (Maria Purísima). Its usage in the United States peaked in the 1920s, reflecting immigration patterns from Latin America and southern Europe, but it has remained rare since.
Sibling names for Pura
Names that share Pura's style, for a brother or sister.
