Esperanza Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Esperanza is a Spanish name that means 'hope'. It evolved from the Latin word 'sperantia' through the Spanish language. The name has a positive connotation and is often linked to strong and optimistic traits. There is no direct biblical relevance, but it has been a popular choice in Spanish-speaking cultures, especially in the 20th century.
The name Esperanza is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Esperanza has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Esperanza' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 727th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 568th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 809th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 997th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1095th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 751st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1014th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Esperanza' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Esperanza"
Pronunciation
/ɛs.pəˈræn.zə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Esperanza originates from the Spanish word for 'hope'. It is derived from the Latin word 'sperantia', which means 'hope' or 'expectation'.
Meaning
hope
Language Evolution
Latin: sperantia, Spanish: Esperanza
Historical Usage
Esperanza has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries and gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, often associated with positive connotations of hope and optimism.
Variants & Derivatives
Esperanza, Esperance
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Esperanza is seen as a name that embodies positivity and hope. It is often associated with vibrant and strong personalities.
Famous People
Esperanza Spalding, Esperanza Aguirre
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Esperanza"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Esperanza"
"Esperanza" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6076th of 6773 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 727th of 9107 | 1,747 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 568th of 9204 | 2,719 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 809th of 12526 | 2,885 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 997th of 19264 | 2,016 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1095th of 27321 | 2,489 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 751st of 35406 | 5,655 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1014th of 30306 | 3,143 |
Regional Popularity of "Esperanza" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Esperanza" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.60% 1028th/1416 |
- |
21.94% 519th/2366 |
21.63% 247th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.40% 1042nd/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
18.19% 428th/2353 |
18.55% 287th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
57.07% 1271st/2227 |
51.44% 1250th/2430 |
20.12% 574th/2853 |
18.59% 516th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.39% 1568th/2937 |
53.60% 1867th/3483 |
23.54% 828th/3518 |
14.05% 568th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.72% 1648th/3685 |
48.22% 2158th/4475 |
21.64% 1124th/5194 |
9.39% 593rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.56% 988th/4582 |
36.64% 1892nd/5164 |
11.80% 863rd/7313 |
5.96% 445th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.14% 1440th/3984 |
44.71% 2006th/4487 |
16.71% 1140th/6822 |
9.74% 611th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Esperanza"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Esperanza" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.