Unisex nameCurrently #5,731 in the USRising
Purpose
//ˈpɜrpəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Purpose's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Purpose's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Purpose |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 27 |
Purpose through the decades
- Purpose peaked in 2022, when 31 babies were named Purpose in the US.
- Purpose currently ranks #5,731 in the US and is on the rise.