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Hope is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word hope, ultimately from Old English hopian. This name was first used by the Puritans in the 17th century." It ranked #352 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word hope, ultimately from Old English hopian. This name was first used by the Puritans in the 17th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Hope ranked #352 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #352 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hope mean?
Behind the Name does not give Hope a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word hope, ultimately from Old English hopian.
Is Hope a popular name?
Hope ranked #352 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Hope a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Hope appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Hope — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
