Virtue, cleanliness, and innocence
Derived from the English word, this name emerged as a virtue name used by Puritans in the 17th century. It signifies moral excellence, clarity, and freedom from contamination. While rare today, it follows the tradition of names like Faith and Grace.
Less common today
Purity isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,718 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The protagonist of the novel Purity Β· Purity by Jonathan Franzen
A character in the Marvel Universe Β· Marvel Comics