Promise Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationPROM-iss / /ˈprɒmɪs/English; Latin
Meaning
English: vow; Latin: promise
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Promise has its roots in English and Latin, where it signifies a commitment or assurance. It has gained popularity in modern times as a virtue name, reflecting positive qualities. The use of virtue names has been a trend in various cultures, emphasizing moral values and ideals.
Trend Summary
The name Promise has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Promise was first seen in the United States in 1975. Promise has ranked as high as #989 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Florida, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Promise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Promise (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 39 | |
| FL | 35 | |
| TX | 34 | |
| NC | 21 | |
| SC | 19 | |
| CA | 17 | |
| OH | 16 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| TN | 12 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| LA | 10 | |
| NY | 10 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| OK | 8 | |
| AL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 68 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 107 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2006 | 149 |
| 2007 | 179 |
| 2008 | 203 |
| 2009 | 203 |
| 2010 | 217 |
| 2011 | 217 |
| 2012 | 211 |
| 2013 | 218 |
| 2014 | 249 |
| 2015 | 246 |
| 2016 | 215 |
| 2017 | 242 |
| 2018 | 295 |
| 2019 | 319 |
| 2020 | 319 |
| 2021 | 388 |
| 2022 | 364 |
| 2023 | 393 |
| 2024 | 336 |