Girl nameCurrently #6,592 in the USFalling
Vanity
//ˈvænəti//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19886 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vanity'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.
Vanity's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vanity |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 103 |
| 1986 | 76 |
| 1987 | 89 |
| 1988 | 116 |
| 1989 | 102 |
| 1990 | 78 |
| 1991 | 66 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Vanity through the decades
- Vanity peaked in 1988, when 116 babies were named Vanity in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Vanity has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Vanity currently ranks #6,592 in the US and is cooling off.