Hope
Hope is a girls' name of English origin meaning “expectation and desire for good things.” It ranked #352 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Hope?
HOHP
where does the name Hope come from?
From the Middle English hope, from the Old English hopian, positive expectation. It is one of the theological virtue names, and the Puritans also built it into phrase-names such as Hope-for, Hopeful and Hope-still.
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?
Hope has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 145 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #143 in 1999, and ranked #352 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #352 |
| 2024 | #317 |
| 2023 | #302 |
| 2022 | #258 |
| 2021 | #225 |
| 2020 | #202 |
| 2019 | #227 |
| 2018 | #252 |
| 2017 | #250 |
| 2016 | #238 |
| 2010 | #240 |
| 2000 | #146 |
| 1999 | #143 |
| 1990 | #266 |
| 1980 | #309 |
| 1970 | #295 |
| 1960 | #400 |
| 1950 | #367 |
| 1940 | #459 |
| 1930 | #433 |
| 1920 | #349 |
| 1910 | #519 |
| 1900 | #589 |
| 1890 | #508 |
| 1880 | #580 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hope fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Hope?
- Hope Solo (soccer player)
- Hope Davis (actress)
- Bob Hope (comedian)
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what names go well with Hope?
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quick answers about Hope
What does the name Hope mean?
Hope means “expectation and desire for good things”.
What is the origin of the name Hope?
Hope comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Hope?
Hope ranked #352 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1999, at #143, and it has spent 145 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Hope a boy or girl name?
Hope is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hope?
Hope is pronounced HOHP, with 1 syllable.
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