Passion Girl

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PASH-un //ˈpæʃ.ən//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: strong emotion; Latin: suffering

Historical & Cultural Background

The name "Passion" derives from the Latin word "passio," which means "suffering" or "endurance." This term is rooted in the earlier Latin verb "patior," meaning "to suffer" or "to endure." The concept of passion has been integral to various cultural and religious contexts, particularly in Christianity, where it refers to the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, known as the "Passion of Christ." This theological significance has influenced the use of the term throughout history, especially in the context of religious texts and art. Historically, the term "passion" has been used in various literary and artistic works to convey deep emotional states, often associated with love, suffering, or devotion.

The Passion narratives in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels, have been pivotal in shaping the understanding of the term. These narratives, which detail the events leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus, have been interpreted and represented in countless works of art, music, and literature since their inception in the 1st century CE.

The term has also been employed in the titles of significant works, such as J.S. Bach's "St.

Matthew Passion," composed in the 18th century, which reflects the enduring cultural resonance of the concept. In broader cultural contexts, passion has come to symbolize intense emotions and fervent devotion, whether in love, art, or faith.

This multifaceted nature of the term has allowed it to persist in various forms across different cultures and eras. While "Passion" as a name may not have a long history of use as a personal name, its associations with profound emotional experiences and spiritual depth contribute to its significance.

The name embodies a sense of intensity and commitment, reflecting the historical and cultural weight of the concept it represents.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Passion was first seen in the United States in 1974.

Passion has ranked as high as #2889 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Passion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Passion is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Passion was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Passion.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 30 30
2024 31 31
2023 33 33
2022 37 37
2021 44 44
2020 56 56
2019 38 38
2018 40 40
2017 36 36
2016 44 44
2015 37 37
2014 35 35
2013 45 45
2012 69 69
2011 44 44
2010 56 56
2009 65 65
2008 57 57
2007 61 61
2006 77 77
2005 84 84
2004 83 83
2003 47 47
2002 50 50
2001 70 70
2000 63 63
1999 66 66
1998 65 65
1997 79 79
1996 73 73
1995 61 61
1994 72 72
1993 63 63
1992 85 85
1991 72 72
1990 54 54
1989 53 53
1988 38 38
1987 31 31
1986 25 25
1985 25 25
1984 23 23
1983 27 27
1982 15 15
1981 27 27
1980 24 24
1979 18 18
1978 24 24
1977 25 25
1976 30 30
1975 34 34
1974 34 34

Top States for Passion (2021)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 5
100%