Charlotte Girl
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Verity
GirlEnglish, Latin· “truth”
- Meaning
- truth
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- VEH-ruh-tee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,482
- US babies 2025
- 145
- Best rank
- #1,482 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Verity
Verity is an English and Latin name that means “truth”.
Verity is an English word name meaning truth, from the Latin veritas through the Old French verité. It was one of the virtue names taken up by English Puritans in the seventeenth century, alongside Grace, Faith, Prudence and Patience, and unlike many of them it never fully disappeared in Britain. It is said VEH-ruh-tee. The name has become more visible again as parents look for word names with substance. It shares its first syllable with Vera, a Russian name meaning faith, though the two are separate words. Its meaning gives it an honest, principled character.
Popularity over time
Verity first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,482, and its highest count, 145 babies. Use has grown 142% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #7,391 in 1980, #6,472 in 2000, #3,511 in 2010, and #1,482 in 2025. Of the 1,852 US girls named Verity since records began, 39% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 684 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Hosanna, Rivky, Eowyn, Iqra, and Anora.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Verity ranked highest in Minnesota, Michigan, and Louisiana.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Verity is usually pronounced VEH-ruh-tee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with V and ends in “-ty”.
Middle names for Verity
A few middle names that flow with Verity: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Verity
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Verity mean?
Verity is an English and Latin name that means “truth”.
What is the origin of the name Verity?
Verity has English and Latin roots. Verity is an English word name meaning truth, from the Latin veritas through the Old French verité.
Is Verity a popular name?
Not especially. Verity ranked #1,482 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Verity a boy or girl name?
Verity is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Verity?
Verity is usually pronounced VEH-ruh-tee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings