Girl nameCurrently #818 in the USRising
Promise
//ˈpɹɑməs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20237 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Promise's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Promise's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Promise |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 105 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 125 |
| 2006 | 159 |
| 2007 | 189 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 217 |
| 2010 | 235 |
| 2011 | 226 |
| 2012 | 220 |
| 2013 | 234 |
| 2014 | 260 |
| 2015 | 264 |
| 2016 | 225 |
| 2017 | 263 |
| 2018 | 312 |
| 2019 | 346 |
| 2020 | 344 |
| 2021 | 406 |
| 2022 | 402 |
| 2023 | 420 |
| 2024 | 357 |
Promise through the decades
- Promise peaked in 2023, when 420 babies were named Promise in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Promise has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Promise currently ranks #818 in the US and is on the rise.