Promise
How to say it: PROM-is · /ˈprɑmɪs/
English word-name meaning a pledge or vow; from Latin 'promissum'. A virtue name conveying hope and commitment.
Promise was the 764th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 330 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #722 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #764 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 330 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,046 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #722 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Promise has come in the last forty years, with the 2020s marking its high point. It remains at its peak and is expected to move higher still.
What goes with it
A breathy two syllable word name, Promise expresses virtue and commitment. Destiny feels close in spirit.
Nicknames
- Prom
Honouring a Promise in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Promise is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Promise
- Promise Amukamara (born 1993)Nigerian basketball player
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