Hope Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHOHP / /hoʊp/English; Latin
Meaning
English: expectation; Latin: hope
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hope has been used as a given name since the Puritan era in the 17th century. It reflects a positive sentiment and is often associated with optimism and aspiration. In Christian contexts, hope is one of the three theological virtues. The name has been popular in various cultures and continues to be used today.
Trend Summary
The name Hope has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hope was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hope has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Kentucky, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Hope has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hope (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |