Chariti
Of Greek origin, meaning grace, kindness, or favor.
Name Census estimates that about 217 living Americans carry the first name Chariti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chariti today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chariti births was 1974 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chariti. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
217
~ 1 in 1,579,513 Americans
Peak year
1974
17 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,997
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Chariti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chariti from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 79 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chariti by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chariti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chariti
The name Chariti is derived from the ancient Greek word "charis," which means "grace," "kindness," or "beauty." It is closely related to the name of the Charites, the three goddesses of charm, beauty, and fertility in Greek mythology. The name Chariti first appeared in the 5th century BCE, during the Classical period of ancient Greece.
In Greek mythology, the Charites, also known as the Graces, were the goddesses who presided over beauty, charm, and human creativity. They were closely associated with the goddess of love, Aphrodite, and were often depicted as beautiful young maidens dancing together in a circle. The Charites were revered for their ability to bestow grace, charm, and loveliness upon mortals.
The earliest recorded use of the name Chariti dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the works of ancient Greek playwrights and philosophers. One notable figure from this time period was Chariti, the daughter of the Athenian statesman and general Miltiades, who lived in the late 6th and early 5th centuries BCE.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Chariti gained popularity among Greek Christians. It was often given to girls in honor of the Christian concept of grace and the virtues associated with it.
In the Renaissance period, the name Chariti resurfaced in Italy and other parts of Europe, influenced by the renewed interest in classical Greek culture. One notable figure from this time was Chariti Calligari (1460-1528), an Italian Renaissance painter and illuminator from Verona.
In the 18th century, the name Chariti was revived in the Western world due to the renewed interest in classical art and literature. One notable figure from this period was Chariti Vamvaka (1754-1826), a Greek scholar and writer who played a significant role in promoting the Greek Enlightenment.
In the 19th century, the name Chariti became more widely used in Greece and other parts of the Greek diaspora. One notable figure from this time was Chariti Protopsalti (1860-1936), a Greek singer and actress who was a prominent figure in the early years of the Greek National Theatre.
Throughout history, the name Chariti has been associated with grace, beauty, and the arts, reflecting its origins in Greek mythology and the reverence for the Charites goddesses.
People
Chariti + last name combinations
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FAQ
Chariti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chariti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 217 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chariti going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,579,513 US residents.
Is Chariti a common name?
We classify Chariti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 229 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chariti most popular?
The single biggest year for Chariti was 1974, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chariti is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chariti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chariti in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.