Strong emotion, suffering, or intense desire
Derived from the Latin 'passio', the name originally referred to suffering or enduring, specifically in a religious context regarding the Passion of Christ. In modern usage, it has evolved to represent intense emotion, enthusiasm, and fervent love. It is part of a category of modern virtue names that prioritize emotional depth.
Less common today
Passion isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,751 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic bronze medalist in track and field
A character in the Marvel Comics universe · Marvel Comics
