Is Esperansa a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Esperansa is commonly used as a Girl name.

How do you pronounce Esperansa?

es-peh-RAN-sah · IPA: /ɛs.pəˈɾan.sa/

Esperansa Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationes-peh-RAN-sah / ɛs.pəˈɾan.sa

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: hope; Italian: hope

Historical & Cultural Background

Esperansa is a variant of Esperanza, which is commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures. The name is derived from the Latin word 'sperare,' meaning 'to hope.' It is often associated with positive connotations of optimism and faith. In various cultures, the name has been used to symbolize resilience and aspiration.

Trend Summary

The name Esperansa is less common in the U.S. but shares popularity with its variant Esperanza.

Variants

Esperanza

International Variants

Esperanza (Spanish)
Speranza (Italian)

Famous people named Esperansa

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Fictional characters named Esperansa

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Sibling Suggestions

Isabella Gabriella Sofia Luciana Valentina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Esperansa was first seen in the United States in 1920. Esperansa has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Esperansa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Esperansa (2001)

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1920	8
1922	9
1923	5
1925	10
1927	8
1928	6
1929	10
1930	6
1931	5
1932	11
1933	5
1934	5
1940	6
1945	8
1946	9
1947	5
1948	5
1951	9
1952	5
1954	8
1956	9
1957	6
1959	5
1961	7
1963	9
1970	7
1971	7
1972	9
1974	9
1977	8
1979	5
1980	6
1981	6
1982	8
1983	6
1984	10
1985	6
1986	6
1987	9
1988	6
1989	11
1990	7
1991	10
1993	9
1995	5
1996	6
1997	9
1998	11
1999	15
2000	20
2001	12
2002	12
2003	12
2004	14
2005	12
2006	10
2007	12
2008	8
2010	8
2011	8
2012	5