Hope
How to say it: HOHP · /ˈhoʊp/
From the English virtue word 'hope', Old English 'hopa'. One of the three theological virtues alongside Faith and Charity.
Hope was the 374th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 868 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #482 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #374 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 868 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,819 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #482 |
| In France, 2025 | #479 among girls’ names, 85 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Steady for decades, Hope saw its fullest use in the 2000s while staying near that mark today. A soft decline is projected ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and bright in a single syllable, Hope blends crisp and breathy sounds as a virtue name. Faith and Joy complete the set in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hope is about 1 in 160.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #479 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #180. Ireland: #338.
Famous people named Hope
- Hope Solo (born 1981)American soccer player
- Hope Davis (born 1964)American actress
- Hope Hicks (born 1988)American public relations executive and political advisor
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