popularity

noun6

1. •
   The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.

   • This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.
   • Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.
2. •
   (no longer used) Public sentiment; general passion.

   • A little time be allowed for the madness of popularity to cease. — 1834
3. •
   (no longer used) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people

   • So this Gallant, labouring to avoid Popularity, falls into a habit of Affectation, Ten thousand times hatefuller than the former. — 1600
4. •
   (no longer used) cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
5. •
   (no longer used) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.

   • Popularities, and circumstances which […] sway the ordinary judgment. — 1597
6. •
   (no longer used) The act of courting the favour of the people.

   • Cato (the younger) charged Muraena, and indicted him in open court for popularity and ambition. — 1603