Promise

At a Glance: Name: Promise – Meaning: a declaration or vow that something will happen – Origin: English (word/virtue name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: PRAH-mis

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Promise is a neutral name, pronounced PRAH-mis, taken straight from the English word for a declaration or vow that something will happen. It's a virtue name, so its meaning sits right on the surface rather than coming from a deeper etymology — what you see is what you get. Parents drawn to word-names with a plainly stated meaning will recognize this one immediately.

Meaning & Origin of Promise

Meaning: A declaration or vow that something will happen.

Origin: English (word/virtue name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Promise

Phonetic: PRAH-mis   IPA: /ˈprɑːmɪs/

Popularity of Promise

Promise peaked in Social Security data in 2023 at #716 with 393 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #818 in 2024 with 336 — a small step back after its most recent high point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1975–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Promise mean?

A declaration or vow that something will happen. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Promise)

How do you pronounce Promise?

Promise is pronounced PRAH-mis (IPA: /ˈprɑːmɪs/).

Is Promise a popular name right now?

Promise is near its all-time peak (#716 in 2023), ranked #818 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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