Originating from the Latin word 'caritas', meaning 'love' or 'charity', this name has been used historically to represent benevolence and kindness. In many languages, Charity is synonymous with generosity of spirit and selflessness. It was quite popular in the Middle Ages but declined thereafter, only to resurface in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Charity peaked in popularity during the mid-1970s with eight births recorded in 1975. It then maintained a consistent level of five births per year from 1976 to 1979, before fluctuating between five and six births annually up until 1986. Overall, there were thirty-nine babies named Charity across these years.