girl name
Hope
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#352 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Hope in the US, 1880–2025
Hope first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2000, when 2,321 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 868.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hope a boy or a girl name?
Hope is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Hope?
In 2025, Hope ranked #352 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hope most popular?
Hope was most popular in 2000, when about 2,321 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.