Promise

Promise is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 336 girls in the United States.

Promise at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Promise

Promise belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Promise first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #716 in 2023, and in 2024 336 babies received the name — 6,089 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Promise in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#716 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Promise in 2024
336
Total since 1880
6,089

Promise in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3397 in 2008
Babies named Promise in 2023
4
Total since 1996
56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Promise mean?

The meaning of Promise is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Promise a boy or girl name?

Promise is a girl name. In 2024, 336 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Promise?

Promise comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Promise?

Promise first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #716 in 2023, and 336 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].