Hope
Hope: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หhoสp/ ยท /หhษสp/
Meaning and origin of Hope
- A female given name from English from the virtue, like Faith and Charity first used by Puritans.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Hope?
Since 1880, 97,225 girls and 568 boys in the U.S. have been named Hope (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #143 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #868 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #352 for girls, with 873 babies given the name.
Hope FAQ
What does the name Hope mean?
A female given name from English from the virtue, like Faith and Charity first used by Puritans. A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Hope?
Hope is listed as a name of English from the virtue origin.
How popular is the name Hope?
Since 1880, 97,225 girls and 568 boys in the U.S. have been named Hope (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #143 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #868 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #352 for girls, with 873 babies given the name.
Is Hope a boy or girl name?
Hope is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 97,225 girls and 568 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.