Esperanza
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.
Is Esperanza popular?
Steady Esperanza has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
| 2020s | 1,454 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,690 | |
| 2000s | 3,814 | |
| 1990s | 2,359 | |
| 1980s | 1,302 | |
| 1970s | 1,317 | |
| 1960s | 1,232 | |
| 1950s | 1,500 | |
| 1940s | 1,602 | |
| 1930s | 1,385 | |
| 1920s | 1,695 | |
| 1910s | 454 | |
| 1900s | 45 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Esperanza mean?
The Spanish word for 'hope', from the Latin sperantia (from sperare 'to hope'). One of the three theological virtues and a Marian title, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza (Our Lady of Hope).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esperanza mean?
Esperanza means hope. The Spanish word for 'hope', from the Latin sperantia (from sperare 'to hope'). One of the three theological virtues and a Marian title, Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza (Our Lady of 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.
Is Esperanza a popular name right now?
Esperanza has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
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.
What names are similar to Esperanza?
Names similar to Esperanza include Reina, Paloma, Isabela, Renata, Alba.
What names go well with Esperanza?
spanish names that pair well with Esperanza include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.