Name meaning & stats
Nadezhda
Nadezhda. 291 US babies since 1940, peak 2010. Notable Nadezhdas are 2.8× over-represented as track athletes.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2010
291 US babies were named Nadezhda between 1940 and 2025.
Where Nadezhdas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 26 people |
| Track athlete | 2.8× | Medium · 24 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Medium · 23 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Medium · 22 people |
Among notable women who are track athletes, Nadezhdas show up 2.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Nadezhdas are 2.7× more likely than expected to be scientists.
The surprise career: Medium confidence · 12 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 2010)