Girls name · California
Esperanza in California
Esperanza was the 722nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 43 babies named Esperanza that year. Since 1913, California families have named 5,502 babies Esperanza.
Popularity over time
Esperanza in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 309th |
| 1930 | 57 | 146th |
| 1946 | 27 | 391st |
| 1962 | 46 | 463rd |
| 1977 | 61 | 405th |
| 1993 | 71 | 541st |
| 2009 | 73 | 543rd |
| 2025 | 43 | 722nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 309th in 1913 to 722nd in 2025.
The most babies named Esperanza in California in a single year was 121, in 2000. Its best showing was 124th among girls names in 1926.
Across the country, Esperanza reached its best rank of 61st in Arizona (1928). See Esperanza in every state →
How popular is Esperanza in California?
Esperanza was the 722nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 43 babies named Esperanza that year. Since 1913, California families have named 5,502 babies Esperanza.
How many babies are named Esperanza in California?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Esperanza in California. The most babies named Esperanza in California in a single year was 121, in 2000.
What is the rank of Esperanza in California?
Esperanza ranked 722nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 124th among girls names in 1926.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.