Declining since 2000, #352 for girls today.
Popularity of Hope since 1880
Babies named Hope per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 128 |
| 1890s | 293 |
| 1900s | 429 |
| 1910s | 1,920 |
| 1920s | 3,376 |
| 1930s | 2,086 |
| 1940s | 3,009 |
| 1950s | 5,008 |
| 1960s | 8,733 |
| 1970s | 11,013 |
| 1980s | 7,624 |
| 1990s | 14,307 |
| 2000s | 18,690 |
| 2010s | 13,760 |
| 2020s | 6,849 |
Meaning & origin
Hope is a classic virtue name that has been in continuous use since the 19th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1880. It reached its peak popularity in the year 2000, after which its usage has gradually declined, fitting a falling trajectory. Currently ranked 352 (2025), it is given to roughly 1 in 1,852 baby girls, maintaining a steady presence. The name is most common in states like Hawaii, Delaware, and Rhode Island, showing a slight geographic preference. As a straightforward and positive word name, Hope remains a meaningful choice that transcends trends.
Hope derives directly from the Old English word 'hopa', meaning 'confidence, desire, expectation'. It has been used as a given name since the Protestant Reformation, particularly among Puritans who favored virtuous and abstract virtue names like Faith, Grace, and Charity. The name gained broader usage in the 19th century and remains in steady use.
Where Hope is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hope” around the world
Where Hope lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Hope
Names that share Hope's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Faith, Grace, Joy, Charity, Patience, Constance, Dawn, Joyce, Miracle, Angle, Charisma, Charm, Cherish, Desire, Dream, Felicity, Gay, Harmony, Joi, Justice, Liberty, Love, Memory, Mercy, Noelle, Precious, Promise, Prudence, Temperance, Blessing, Blessyn, Bliss, Charita, Fate, Fayth, Freedom, Glory, Joye, Jubilee, Lovely, Nazareth, Praise, Temple, Trinitee, Verity, Victory, Angell, Beautiful, Beauty, Blessin, Chapel, Chasiti, Clarity, Delight, Faithe, Faithlyn, Favour, Faythe, Fortune, Glori, Happy, Lovette, Merci, Mercie, Noeli, Peace, Pleasant, Providence, Remedy, Rosary, Sister, Spirit, Amazing, Blessed, Blessen, Caress, Chariti, Chassie, Cherity, Envy, Faithann, Gift, Glorie, Glorious, Gracious, Holy, Honest, Noela, Pal, Purpose, Rejoice, Trinitie, Truly, Virgin, Wonder, Worthy, Agape, Believe, Chairty, Charidy, Charitie, Chassity, Gratia, Happiness, Imagine, Innocence, Joyous, Marigrace, Morning, Noele, Novice, Prayer, Promiss, Prue, Success, Temprance, Temprence, Trinaty, Trinty
Brothers: Noah, James, Ethan, Liam, Samuel, Chance, Creed, Freeman, Infant, Justis, Justus, Loyal, Lucky, Noble, Saint, Valor, Chosen, Christ, Christain, Cross, True, Wisdom, Able, Bless, Bright, Clearance, Crist, Excell, Herald, Lawyer, Mesiah, Paschal, Priest, Prosper, Psalm, Rise, Solace, Son, Soul, Trust, Unnamed, Angelgabriel, Choice, Council, Doctor, Gentle, Psalms, Reason, Rice, Righteous, Savior, Trueman, Zeal, Trew, Ascension, Clever, Credence, Fount, Godson, Handsome, Lovel, Pastor, Prophet, Saviour, Wise
Names like Hope
Names whose popularity has moved with Hope's over the last 50 years.
