Pure

♀ Girl

Pronounced PYOOR /ˈpjʊr/High

Meaning: From the word pure — 'clean; clear; unblemished; free from what is bad' (from the Latin purus); a virtue/word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Pure; clean; unblemished: Pure is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the word pure — 'clean; clear; unblemished; free from what is bad' (from the Latin purus); a virtue/word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9384 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 50

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 word pure — 'clean; clear; unblemished; free from what is bad' (from the Latin purus); a virtue/word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'PYOOR').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern virtue/word name. Rare, pure-and-unblemished at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Pure comes from the word (via the Latin purus), 'clean; clear; unblemished' — a crisp, virtue-name (we note the word; said 'PYOOR').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Pure — virtue/word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pure mean?

Pure is a word-name — 'clean; clear; unblemished' (from the Latin purus). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Pure?

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

Is Pure a boy or girl name?

Pure is a girl's name.

How popular is Pure?

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