Hope
Pronunciation: [ h-OHP ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hope first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 255 babies have been named Hope in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hope is past its peak , currently ranked #14,203 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,203
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Hope
Hope is a boy name .
Is Hope a boy or girl name? Hope is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,203 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #317. Hope is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hope is currently ranked #14,203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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