Girls name · California
Esperanza in California
Babies born in California have been named Esperanza 5,502 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1913. In 2025 it was the #722 most common girls name there, on 43 births.
Popularity over time
Esperanza in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | #309 |
| 1930 | 57 | #146 |
| 1946 | 27 | #391 |
| 1962 | 46 | #463 |
| 1977 | 61 | #405 |
| 1993 | 71 | #541 |
| 2009 | 73 | #543 |
| 2025 | 43 | #722 |
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #124 in 1926 to #731 in 2008, starting at #309 in 1913 and ending at #722 in 2025.
Its busiest year in California was 2000, with 121 Esperanza births. Its highest rank among girls names in California was #124, in 1926.
Its highest rank in any state was #61, in Arizona in 1928. See Esperanza in every state →
How popular is Esperanza in California?
Babies born in California have been named Esperanza 5,502 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1913. In 2025 it was the #722 most common girls name there, on 43 births.
How many babies are named Esperanza in California?
43 Esperanza babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Esperanza in California?
Esperanza ranked #722 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.