Hope
5 countries#352 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hope was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
97,793 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #352 · peaked in 2000 with 2,326 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,928 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #162 · peaked in 2020 with 532 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,442 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #125 · peaked in 2020 with 467 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,221 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #146 · peaked in 2019 with 69 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
527 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #569 · peaked in 2022 with 91 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Seine-et-Marne, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
265 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #205 · peaked in 2021 with 23 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hope’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #198 | — |
| 2007 | #206 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #220 | ↓14 |
| 2009 | #230 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #240 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #227 | ↑13 |
| 2012 | #218 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #230 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #229 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #225 | ↑4 |
| 2016 | #238 | ↓13 |
| 2017 | #250 | ↓12 |
| 2018 | #252 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #227 | ↑25 |
| 2020 | #202 | ↑25 |
| 2021 | #225 | ↓23 |
| 2022 | #258 | ↓33 |
| 2023 | #302 | ↓44 |
| 2024 | #317 | ↓15 |
| 2025 | #352 | ↓35 |
Frequently asked questions about Hope
Is Hope a popular name?
Yes — Hope currently ranks #352 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hope more common for boys or girls?
Hope is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hope most popular?
Hope peaked in 2000 in United States, with 2,326 recorded births that year.
Is Hope rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hope’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #580 in 1880 to #352 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hope?
At least 108,248 babies have been recorded with the name Hope across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Hope popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hope appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hope?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hope include Rebecca, Maryam, Thea, Elora.
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