Caridad

Caridad is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “charity.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Caridad at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“charity”

About the name Caridad

Caridad belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “charity” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Caridad first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1582 in 1967, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,754 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caridad in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#1582 in 1967
Peak year
1971
Total since 1880
1,754

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caridad mean?

Caridad means “charity” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Caridad a boy or girl name?

Caridad is a girl name.

What origin is the name Caridad?

Caridad comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Caridad?

Caridad first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #1582 in 1967, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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