Esperanza

Girl's name

Esperanza is a Spanish name derived from the Latin word "sperantia," meaning "hope."

Meaning Hope
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 249
Peak year 2000

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Esperanza Spalding - Jazz musician and singer-songwriter.
  • Esperanza Aguirre - Spanish politician, former President of Madrid.
  • Esperanza Roy - Spanish actress and singer.
  • Esperanza Baur - Mexican actress, married to John Wayne.
  • Esperanza Ceballos - Mexican actress and singer.
  • Esperanza Iris - Mexican opera singer and theater director.
  • Esperanza Ríos - Peruvian actress and singer.
  • Esperanza Vargas - Mexican actress and singer.
  • Esperanza Martínez - Paraguayan footballer.

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