Promise
Promise: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Promise
- A female given name from English.
How popular is Promise?
Since 1880, 6,426 girls and 412 boys in the U.S. have been named Promise (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #714 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #3202 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #826 for girls, with 348 babies given the name.
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Promise FAQ
What does the name Promise mean?
A female given name from English.
What is the origin of the name Promise?
Promise is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Promise?
Since 1880, 6,426 girls and 412 boys in the U.S. have been named Promise (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #714 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #3202 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #826 for girls, with 348 babies given the name.
Is Promise a boy or girl name?
Promise is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,426 girls and 412 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.