Esperanza
Esperanza is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Hope or expectation.
Origin and history
Esperanza is a traditional Spanish feminine name meaning 'hope' or 'expectation'. It derives from the Latin word 'sperantia' and has a long history of use in Spanish-speaking regions and the United States. It remains a recognizable classic choice with consistent usage.
Popularity in the United States
20,849 babies in the United States have been named Esperanza since 1880. It ranks #1037 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #978.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.4 %)
- CA (31.1 %)
- AZ (6.3 %)
- NM (4.8 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 454 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,695 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,385 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,602 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,500 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,232 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,317 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,302 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,359 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,814 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,690 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,454 |
Famous people named Esperanza
- Esperanza Spalding: Musician, Singer
- Esperanza Roy: Actress
Nicknames
Espe, Espi
Fun facts
- Esperanza Cordero is the central protagonist and narrator of Sandra Cisneros's acclaimed 1984 novel The House on Mango Street.
- The name stems directly from the Spanish noun 'esperanza', which evolved from Late Latin 'sperantia' and 'sperare' (to hope).