Rising since 2013, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Rarity since 2013
Babies named Rarity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Rarity is a modern English word name that entered official U.S. naming records in 2013. Its rarity as a given name is reflected in the statistics: in 2025 it ranked only 8860th, with approximately 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, and since its first recorded use has shown a rising trajectory, though it remains exceedingly uncommon. No state data is available due to low numbers, but the name's association with the 'My Little Pony' franchise has likely driven its modest usage.
Rarity is a modern coinage derived directly from the English word 'rarity', which comes from Latin 'raritas' (from 'rarus' meaning 'thin, scattered, uncommon'). It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2013, likely influenced by the popular character Rarity from the animated television series 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' (2010). The name remains very rare and is used almost exclusively for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rare, Riri, Rara
Sibling names for Rarity
Names that share Rarity's style, for a brother or sister.
