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Why parents love Hope- The meaning is universal — everyone understands Hope instantly.
- It's one of the three theological virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity.
- One syllable, four letters — absolute simplicity.
- Hope Solo gave it athletic power.
- It's the most emotionally resonant one-syllable name available.
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The vibe of Hope
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Origin & history of Hope
Old English hopa (hope/expectation)
→ Puritan virtue name Hope
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English roots
Hope comes from the Old English hopa, meaning hope or expectation. The Puritans adopted it as a virtue name alongside Faith, Grace, and Charity. In Christian theology, Hope is one of the three theological virtues (with Faith and Charity/Love). Bob Hope, born Leslie Townes Hope, made the surname one of the most recognised in American entertainment. Hope Solo was the US Women's National Soccer Team goalkeeper. Hope has been in or near the US top 200 for most of the 21st century.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: 16th-17th century Puritan England and colonial America.
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Today
Hope remains a beloved choice, ranking #250 in the US. 96,878 babies have been named Hope since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Hope?
2000
peak year
Hope appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2000, 2,321 babies received the name (ranked #146). Today it sits around #250, with roughly 1,277 babies named Hope each year. Hope's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 96,878 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,321
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #146)
(ranked #146)
1,277
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
12,770
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
96,878
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Hope8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Hope's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — Hope expressed and shared. People named Hope tend to be optimistic, resilient, and gifted at lifting others' spirits. Their hope is contagious.
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Contagious optimism✦
Lifts others' spirits◈
Resilient through darkness◎
Bright communicator♡
Virtue in actionH8
O6
P7
E5
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Hope💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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Famous people named HopeClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Hope (theological virtue)
One of the three theological virtues in Christianity.
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Bob Hope
One of the greatest entertainers in American history.
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Hope Solo
US Women's National Team goalkeeper, World Cup champion.
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Hope Hicks
Former White House Communications Director.
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