Hope

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Hope; Expectation

Background: The name Hope originates from the Latin word 'spes,' meaning 'hope' or 'expectation.' This term transitioned into Middle English as 'hope,' maintaining its meaning and significance in the language.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#387
Total births
96,878
Most popular decade
2000s (56,202 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-88 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.6% male 99.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
6
First year rank
#809
Peak year
1920
Peak year births
18
Peak rank
#1,885
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#9,864

Female

First year
1880
First year births
9
First year rank
#580
Peak year
2000
Peak year births
2,321
Peak rank
#146
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
964
Recent rank
#317

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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