Esperanza is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #528 in 2000 with 499 recorded births. This places Esperanza in the top 3% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 499 births ranking #528. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 72.7%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 3,639 girls born was named Esperanza. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.