Rising since 1994, #1,478 for girls today.
Popularity of Verity since 1966
Babies named Verity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 684 |
| 2020s | 722 |
Meaning & origin
Verity is a virtue name that means 'truth,' a choice that aligns with the longstanding tradition of names like Grace and Faith. First recorded in the U.S. in 1966, it was relatively rare for decades. However, its trajectory has been rising since 1994, and its peak year so far is 2025, when it ranked 1,478 nationally. That means about 1 in every 11,085 baby girls received the name. Verity has seen the most popularity in Minnesota, Louisiana, and Michigan, suggesting a regional appeal. The name's attraction may stem from its literary sound and its direct, positive meaning, making it a distinctive alternative to more common virtue names.
Verity derives directly from the Latin word veritas, meaning 'truth.' It was first used as a given name in the 16th century, particularly among Puritans who favored virtue names. The name saw a revival in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century.
Where Verity is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vera, Rity
Sibling names for Verity
Names that share Verity's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Grace, Faith, Hope, Charlotte, Eleanor, Alethea, Amity, Charita, Honesty, Honor, Justyce, Loyalty, Beata, Chastidy, Electa, Fortune, Honesti, Merit, Modesty, Patria, Unity, Aletheia, Chalice, Honestee, Honour, Liberti, Purity, Serenitie, Syrenity, Truly, Honestii, Wealthy, Adoree, Alithia, Charidy, Comfort, Domini, Falicity, Gratia, Honestie, Justise, Justiss, Letetia, Loyalti, Prosperity, Reminisce, Temprance
Brothers: Finn, Declan, Julian, Miles, Theodore, Constant, Prosper, Truce, Trust, Kingdom, Reason, Bravery, Courage, Dominion, Power, Prodigy, Romance, Valiant
