the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
"his charm soon won him affection and popularity"
"the universal popularity of American movies"
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large
"The sudden surge in popularity for the new coffee shop showed that the community really valued its cozy atmosphere and fair prices."
In plain English: Popularity is how much people like and enjoy being around you.
"The popularity of the new song has spread quickly across the country."
Usage: Use popularity to describe the widespread appeal or high regard something receives from the general public. It functions as a noun indicating that an idea, person, or product is currently favored by many people.
The word popularity comes from the Latin popularitas, which originally meant an effort to please the people. It entered English through the combination of "popular" and the suffix "-ity."