Names Starting With H
GirlEnglish#195 in 2025
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.
pronunciation
HOHP
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#2182020
#2112021
#2052022
#2002023
#1952024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #195 |
| 2023 | #200 |
| 2022 | #205 |
| 2021 | #211 |
| 2020 | #218 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Hope
- Hope Solo (soccer player)
- Hope Davis (actress)
- Bob Hope (comedian)
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