Girls name · California
Hope in California
Hope was the 401st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 83 babies named Hope that year. Since 1913, California families have named 7,275 babies Hope.
Popularity over time
Hope in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 281st |
| 1930 | 18 | 290th |
| 1946 | 43 | 292nd |
| 1962 | 37 | 532nd |
| 1977 | 58 | 424th |
| 1993 | 68 | 564th |
| 2009 | 107 | 393rd |
| 2025 | 83 | 401st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 281st in 1913 to 401st in 2025.
The most babies named Hope in California in a single year was 177, in 2000. Its best showing was 166th among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Hope reached its best rank of 28th in Hawaii (2022). See Hope in every state →
How popular is Hope in California?
Hope was the 401st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 83 babies named Hope that year. Since 1913, California families have named 7,275 babies Hope.
How many babies are named Hope in California?
In 2025, 83 babies were named Hope in California. The most babies named Hope in California in a single year was 177, in 2000.
What is the rank of Hope in California?
Hope ranked 401st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 166th among girls names in 1919.
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.