Esperanza Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Esperanza means 'hope' in Spanish.
Meaning of the Name Esperanza
Esperanza is a Spanish feminine name meaning 'hope'. It is derived from the Spanish word 'esperar', which means 'to hope'. The name is also associated with the Christian virtue of hope. It conveys the idea of optimism, positivity, and a belief in a better future. Esperanza has its origins in the Latin language and is popular among Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity of the Name Esperanza
The popularity for the name Esperanza peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 499 births, which ranked number 997 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Esperanza had the most female births in 2000 with 499, which ranked number 528 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1923 with 5, which ranked number 4,239 out of 4,904 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Esperanza has increased slightly over the last ten years from 239 births to 255 births, an increase of 6.69%. Among females, Esperanza has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 239 births to 255 births, an increase of 6.69%.
Nationwide Popularity of Esperanza
- 20 Year Trend of Esperanza: -40.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Esperanza: 6.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Esperanza: 6.69%
Popularity of Esperanza by State
Among females, Esperanza was most popular in Western states with 74 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 57 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Esperanza. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 482 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 57 | 607 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 469 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 794 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 826 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 755 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 155 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 775 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Esperanza
- Total Births of Esperanza: 257 (0.65%)
- Female Births of Esperanza: 257 (0.65%)
Given the upward trend of Esperanza over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.65% increase in total births, for a total of 257 births in 2024. For Females, births for Esperanza have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 257 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.65%.