Promise

Meaning of Promise

It means a declaration assuring that one will do something.

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

Popularity of Promise

Promise has held fairly steady, sitting around #826 in 2025 after peaking at #716 in 2023.

Notable people named Promise

• Promise Young
  American gospel singer
• Promise Keefe
  American film producer
• Promise Tangeman
  American actress
• Promise Msindo
  Zimbabwean actress
• Promise Amukamara
  Nigerian basketball player

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Questions about the name Promise

What does the name Promise mean?

Promise means it means a declaration assuring that one will do something, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Promise?

In 2025, Promise ranked #826 for girls, down from #818 the year before.

When was Promise most popular?

Promise peaked at #716 in 2023.