girl name · Spanish origin
Esperanza
/ es-peh-RAHN-sah /
Meaning
Esperanza means Hope (Spanish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
es-peh-RAHN-sah
Popularity
#1209 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Esperanza in the US, 1880–2025
Esperanza first appears in US records in 1903. It peaked in 2000, when 499 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 188.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Esperanza mean?
Esperanza is the Spanish word for “hope.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esperanza mean?
Esperanza means Hope. Esperanza is the Spanish word for “hope.”
What is the origin of the name Esperanza?
Esperanza is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Esperanza?
Esperanza is pronounced “es-peh-RAHN-sah.”
Is Esperanza a boy or a girl name?
Esperanza is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Esperanza?
In 2025, Esperanza ranked #1209 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Esperanza most popular?
Esperanza was most popular in 2000, when about 499 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.