Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hope.
National Rank (2025)
#352
All-Time Peak Rank
#143 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
97,225
Unisex Distribution0.6% Boy / 99.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Hope Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Hope
According to SSA data, Hope achieved its highest historical rank of #143 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 2,321 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hope scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,321Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:128
1890s:293
1900s:429
1910s:1,920
1920s:3,376
1930s:2,086
1940s:3,009
1950s:5,008
1960s:8,733
1970s:11,013
1980s:7,624
1990s:14,307
2000s:18,690
2010s:13,760
2020s:6,849
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHope
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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