Esperance
Esperance first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 8 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Esperance popular?
Steady Esperance has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Esperance mean?
A French (and Old French) name meaning 'hope', from Latin 'sperantia' / 'sperare' ('to hope'). It also saw some medieval English use as a virtue name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esperance mean?
Esperance means hope. A French (and Old French) name meaning 'hope', from Latin 'sperantia' / 'sperare' ('to hope'). It also saw some medieval English use as a virtue name.
What is the origin of the name Esperance?
Esperance is of french origin.
How do you pronounce Esperance?
Esperance is pronounced “es-peh-RAHNS.”
Is Esperance a boy or a girl name?
Esperance is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Esperance a popular name right now?
Esperance has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Esperance?
In 2025, Esperance ranked #11248 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Esperance most popular?
Esperance was most popular in 2025, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Esperance?
Names similar to Esperance include Amandine, Capucine, Fleur, Clemence, Oceane.
What names go well with Esperance?
french names that pair well with Esperance include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.