Hope

Meaning of Hope

Hope is a word that means a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It's like wishing for something good in the future.

Hope has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hope

Hope has cooled off, slipping to #352 in 2025, down from a peak of #146 in 2000.

Notable people named Hope

• Hope Davis
  American actress
• Hope Solo
  American soccer goalkeeper
• Hope Lange
  American actress
• Hope Hicks
  Political advisor
• Hope Sandoval
  Singer (Mazzy Star)

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Questions about the name Hope

What does the name Hope mean?

Hope means hope is a word that means a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. it's like wishing for something good in the future, and it comes from English origins.

Is Hope a boy's or a girl's name?

Hope is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hope?

In 2025, Hope ranked #352 for girls, down from #317 the year before.

When was Hope most popular?

Hope peaked at #146 in 2000.