Caridad Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-ree-dahd / kaɾiˈðadSpanish; Latin
Meaning
Spanish: charity; Latin: dear
Historical & Cultural Background
Caridad is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'caritas,' which means charity or love. It is often associated with the Catholic tradition, particularly in reference to the virtue of charity. The name is also linked to various saints, including Our Lady of Caridad, the patroness of Cuba. In Hispanic cultures, the name reflects a sense of compassion and benevolence.
Trend Summary
The name Caridad has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carida
- Cari
International Variants
- Caridad (Spanish)
- Caridade (Portuguese)
Famous people named Caridad
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caridad was first seen in the United States in 1924. Caridad has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, New Jersey, California, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Caridad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caridad (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 51 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 38 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 59 |
| 1972 | 43 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 53 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |