Hosea
boy name#2145 in 2025Hosea entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #355 in 1885, ranks #2145 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2145
rank today
#355
peak (1885)
67
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #477 |
| 1890s | #643 |
| 1900s | #633 |
| 1910s | #865 |
| 1920s | #910 |
| 1930s | #938 |
| 1940s | #1040 |
| 1950s | #996 |
| 1960s | #1177 |
| 1970s | #1427 |
| 1980s | #2066 |
| 1990s | #2595 |
| 2000s | #3318 |
| 2010s | #2401 |
| 2020s | #2330 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hosea has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Hosea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hosea alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hosea in 2025?
- Hosea ranks #2145 among US boy names in 2025, with 67 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hosea most popular?
- Hosea peaked in 1885, reaching #355 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hosea with classmates?
- Hosea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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