Self-admiration or emptiness
Derived from the English word, which ultimately comes from the Latin 'vanitas' meaning 'empty' or 'void.' In a modern context, it refers to excessive pride in one's appearance, though it was historically used in a religious sense to describe the fleeting nature of earthly life.
Less common today
Vanity isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,846 in 1990.
Canadian singer and protege of Prince
A character representing the vice of pride · The Pilgrim's Progress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
