Pure

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Pronounced PYOOR /ˈpjʊr/Medium

Meaning: From the English word 'pure,' 'clean; unmixed; innocent; free from taint' (via Latin purus). A modern virtue word-name — we note it honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A virtue word-name: Pure means 'clean; innocent' (said 'PYOOR'). Simple and bold — we note it's a word.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word 'pure,' 'clean; unmixed; innocent; free from taint' (via Latin purus). A modern virtue word-name — we note it honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#11949 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pure comes from the English word (via Latin purus), 'clean; unmixed; innocent.' As a given name it's a modern virtue word-name, which we note honestly. Very rare in the U.S. (said 'PYOOR').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Very rare, bold, and virtue-based.

Did you know? Pure is an English virtue word, 'clean; unmixed; innocent,' from the Latin purus; as a name it's a simple, bold modern pick, which we note honestly (said 'PYOOR').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Pure — English virtue word 'pure'; word-name noted

Variations

PuerPurPyre

Nicknames

PuRey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pure mean?

Pure is an English virtue word meaning 'clean; unmixed; innocent'; as a name it's a word-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Pure?

It's said PYOOR /ˈpjʊr/ — one syllable.

Is Pure a boy or girl name?

Pure is a boy's name.

How popular is Pure?

Pure is a very rare name in the U.S.