Hope
boy name#12008 in 2025Hope entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#809
peak (1880)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #809 |
| 1900s | #1195 |
| 1910s | #2208 |
| 1920s | #2617 |
| 1930s | #3136 |
| 1940s | #2954 |
| 1950s | #3714 |
| 1960s | #3686 |
| 1970s | #4178 |
| 1980s | #6354 |
| 1990s | #8732 |
| 2000s | #9633 |
| 2010s | #9491 |
| 2020s | #10284 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Hope are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hope alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 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 #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hope most popular?
- Hope peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hope with classmates?
- Hope will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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