Esperanza name meaning
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What does Esperanza mean?
Widespread unisex name Esperanza is used largely in Spanish, meaning of Esperanza is "Sperare, Hoping or Sperans Which Means Hope" is originated from Latin and English. Esperanza is a variant of popular and venerable Hope.
Hope is derivation of The Dialect Term Hope Meaning Enclosed Valley. Meaning of Hope is Expectation Belief and Faith is originated from English and Old English. It is celebrated on April 26th.
How do I pronounce Esperanza?
You can pronounce the three syllabled name Esperanza as e-speran-za. It can also be pronounced as es-pera-nza.
Variants of Esperanza
Sperantia, Espe, Hope, Elpida, Hopemarie, Elpeeda
How popular is the name Esperanza?
Esperanza used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1903 and over 19133 babies have been given the name in 122 years. At the peak of its usage in 1929,.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 122 years but it is still going strong. In addition to that, the name has been in Esperanza is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1902 and was able to reach the top 600 names.
In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 554 on girl names chart when 28 babies were named Esperanza. Over 401 babies in France have been named Esperanza.
Esperanza is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use and also in Belgium.
However things change on global perspective, Esperanza is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Colombia, Philippines, Peru, Cuba, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Argentina and El Salvador.
As per our estimate, over 570000 babies have been bestowed Esperanza around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 987 | 258 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1011 | 255 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1105 | 222 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 268 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 966 | 270 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 989 | 264 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 960 | 275 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 999 | 264 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 919 | 298 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 1010 | 258 |
Facts
Esperanza in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 140 | 255 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 250 |
 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 26 |
 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Esperanza?
Your soul urge number recommends you believe in yourself and your talents more. You don't take them seriously because of their mediocre lives. Do what your heart tells you to do. Otherwise, you will end up unhappy. You lack self-awareness and your conscience isn't clear. When it comes to your career, you are fully dedicated to your job and like to get things done as soon as possible, so you can relax later.
Other names similar to Esperanza, for soon-to-be-parents
- Ferando - The infrequent boy name Ferando is prevalently used in Spanish, Ferando means "Bold Protector, Bold and Peace" is rooted from Gothic. Ferando is a derivative of Fernando.
- Seferino - Unconventional Seferinos origin is Old Greek is used as a boy name which is especially used in Spanish, meaning of Seferino is "West Wind"
- Eutropia means Well Mannered has its origin in Old Greek in general bestowed upon baby girls is used principally in Spanish
- Juan Cruz - Dominantly used in Spanish, Juan Cruz came from Spanish used as a baby boy name, meaning of Juan Cruz is "Juan or Cruz"
- Miguel Ángel - Meaning of Miguel Ángel is Miguel or Ángel is used substantially in Spanish, a baby boy name is of Spanish origin
Sibling Names for Esperanza
Esperanza is a beautiful and unique name that means "hope" in Spanish. If you're looking to pair Esperanza with a sibling name, we've compiled a list of options that complement this inspiring moniker perfectly. From classic choices to modern picks, there's something for every family in this list.
Sister to Esperanza
Brother to Esperanza
Famous people named Esperanza
- Esperanza Aguirre, Spanish politician and a former President of Madrid
- Esperanza Osmeña, second wife of Philippine President Sergio Osmeña and is considered the fourth First Lady of the Philippines
- Esperanza Fire, large, wind-driven, arson-caused wildfire that started on October 26
- Esperanza Cabral, Secretary of the Department of Health
- Esperanza Baur, Mexican actress
- Esperanza Gómez in 4 hembras y un macho menos as Actress
- Esperanza De la Vega in María querida as Actress
- Esperanza Diaz in Public Affairs as Actress
- Esperanza Rendón in El leon de la sierra as Actress
- Esperanza Roy in El ataque de los muertos sin ojos as Actress
- Esperanza Catubig in Clockstoppers as Actress
- Esperanza Spalding in Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz as
- Actor Esperanza Barrera, known for movie La honradez de la cerradura
- Esperanza Fernández, from 1922 film El martirio de vivir, who played N.
- In 1938 drama film, Noches de gloria, Esperanza Iris portrayed N.
- In 1970, Esperanza Fabon portrayed the role of Espie in musical, romance film Love Letters.
Lists having Esperanza
- Boys names beginning with E
- Girls names beginning with E
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Latin Baby Names
- Spanish Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Hope
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls