Hope
Hope is an English virtue name that comes directly from the Old English word 'hopa,' meaning expectation and belief in positive outcomes. It became popular among Puritans in the 17th century alongside other virtue names like Faith and Charity.
Current Popularity
#317 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across different languages
- •Carries a positive, uplifting meaning that many find inspiring
- •Short and complete on its own, rarely shortened
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
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Famous People
Hope Solo
Professional soccer goalkeeper and Olympic gold medalist
Hope Hicks
Political advisor and former White House Communications Director
Hope Davis
Actress known for American Splendor and The Newsroom
Hope Lange
Emmy Award-winning actress from The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Statistics
96,315
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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