Hope
Hope is a girls' name of English origin meaning “expectation and desire for good things.” It ranked #195 in the United States in 2025. One of the three theological virtues alongside Faith and Charity, Hope has been used as a given name in the…
how do you pronounce Hope?
HOHP
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what does Hope mean?
The name Hope means “expectation and desire for good things.” It comes from the English language tradition.
One of the three theological virtues alongside Faith and Charity, Hope has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 16th century Puritan movement. It remains a bright, optimistic choice.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #195 |
| 2023 | #200 |
| 2022 | #205 |
| 2021 | #211 |
| 2020 | #218 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Hope?
- Hope Solo (soccer player)
- Hope Davis (actress)
- Bob Hope (comedian)
what names are similar to Hope?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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