Hope
Hope is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Desire, expectation, or trust.
Origin and history
Hope is a traditional English virtue name derived from the Old English word 'hopian', meaning desire or expectation. It gained popularity in the 17th century through Puritans who adopted virtue names to express religious devotion. In the United States, it remains a timeless, steadily used choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
97,225 babies in the United States have been named Hope since 1880. It ranks #385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #275.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.1 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 293 |
| 1900-1910 | 429 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,920 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,376 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,086 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,009 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,008 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,733 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,013 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,624 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,307 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,690 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,760 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,849 |
Famous people named Hope
- Hope Solo: Soccer Player, Athlete
- Hope Davis: Actress
- Hope Lange: Actress
Fun facts
- Hope was adopted as a given name by English Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries alongside other virtue names.
- Hope is the official state motto of Rhode Island, featured on its flag alongside an anchor since 1664.