NAME PROFILE
Hope
Hope is an English name derived from the Old English word 'hopa,' meaning 'expectation' or 'belief in a positive outcome.' It embodies a spirit of optimism and resilience, representing someone who inspires others with their hopeful outlook on life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 97,793 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 20%MA — 20%NY — 20%PA — 20%IL — 20%
Notable People
Hope Adams (Author, *The Last Train to London*) · Hope Solo (Soccer player, US Women's National Team goalkeeper) · Hope Sandoval (Musician, lead singer of Mazzy Star) · Hope Davis (Actress, *American Beauty*) · Hope Hicks (Political consultant, former White House Communications Director)
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