Charity
Pronunciation: [ ch-EHR-iht-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Charity first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 39 babies have been named Charity in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charity is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,675 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,675
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Charity
Charity is a boy name .
Is Charity a boy or girl name? Charity is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,675 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,037. Charity is more commonly used as a girl name.
Charity is currently ranked #27,675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charity include Cha, Char, Chary, Charie, Ity, Ityie, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charity include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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