Hope
girl name#352 in 2025Hope entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #143 in 1999, ranks #352 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#352
rank today
#143
peak (1999)
868
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #643 |
| 1890s | #541 |
| 1900s | #532 |
| 1910s | #438 |
| 1920s | #366 |
| 1930s | #455 |
| 1940s | #435 |
| 1950s | #391 |
| 1960s | #325 |
| 1970s | #241 |
| 1980s | #325 |
| 1990s | #221 |
| 2000s | #184 |
| 2010s | #234 |
| 2020s | #276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hope has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 85,500 people named Hope are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hope alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hope in 2025?
- Hope ranks #352 among US girl names in 2025, with 868 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hope most popular?
- Hope peaked in 1999, reaching #143 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hope with classmates?
- Hope will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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