Hope
Female name · ★ Classic
33,874
Total Births
2000
Peak Year
#301
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Hope
Hope is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 33,874 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 207 births |
| 1890s | 328 births |
| 1900s | 423 births |
| 1910s | 941 births |
| 1920s | 1,415 births |
| 1930s | 886 births |
| 1940s | 1,217 births |
| 1950s | 2,012 births |
| 1960s | 3,421 births |
| 1970s | 4,347 births |
| 1980s | 2,949 births |
| 1990s | 5,534 births |
| 2000s | 6,830 births |
| 2010s | 2,456 births |
| 2020s | 908 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hope?
Hope has been given to 33,874 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2000 with 891 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #301.
Is Hope a boy or girl name?
Hope is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Hope most popular?
Hope was most popular in 2000, when 891 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Hope?
Hope first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).