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Promise
GirlMeaning of Promise: English: 'a solemn declaration'
Promise is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 765th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#765
348 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
6,838
First recorded 1975 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
6% boys · 94% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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