Esperanza
girl name#1207 in 2025Esperanza entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #446 in 1929, ranks #1207 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1903–2025
#1207
rank today
#446
peak (1929)
188
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1598 |
| 1910s | #987 |
| 1920s | #561 |
| 1930s | #564 |
| 1940s | #610 |
| 1950s | #786 |
| 1960s | #949 |
| 1970s | #982 |
| 1980s | #1123 |
| 1990s | #908 |
| 2000s | #728 |
| 2010s | #972 |
| 2020s | #1043 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Esperanza has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 16,500 people named Esperanza are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Esperanza alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Esperanza in 2025?
- Esperanza ranks #1207 among US girl names in 2025, with 188 babies given the name.
- When was the name Esperanza most popular?
- Esperanza peaked in 1929, reaching #446 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Esperanza with classmates?
- Esperanza will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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