Promise
Promise is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledge, vow, or declaration of intent.
Origin and history
Promise is a modern English virtue name derived from the word meaning a pledge or assurance. It gained increased visibility in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is typically chosen by parents seeking an expressive, faith-adjacent, or inspirational name.
Popularity in the United States
6,426 babies in the United States have been named Promise since 1880. It ranks #2126 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #748.
States where it is most popular
- GA (10.4 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 143 |
| 1990-2000 | 372 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,296 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,430 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,136 |
Fun facts
- Promise belongs to a modern wave of English word names like Hope, Faith, and Grace, but emerged much more recently in U.S. birth records.
- The word originates from the Latin 'promissum', meaning a promise or guarantee, formed from 'pro-' (forward) and 'mittere' (to send).