Hosea
2 countries#2145 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hosea was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,501 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2145 · peaked in 1925 with 74 births
Most common in: Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
67 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2016 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
67 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hosea’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3306 | — |
| 2007 | #3591 | ↓285 |
| 2008 | #3561 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #3919 | ↓358 |
| 2010 | #2429 | ↑1490 |
| 2011 | #2904 | ↓475 |
| 2012 | #2155 | ↑749 |
| 2013 | #2623 | ↓468 |
| 2014 | #2138 | ↑485 |
| 2015 | #2068 | ↑70 |
| 2016 | #2335 | ↓267 |
| 2017 | #2319 | ↑16 |
| 2018 | #2230 | ↑89 |
| 2019 | #2808 | ↓578 |
| 2020 | #2235 | ↑573 |
| 2021 | #2623 | ↓388 |
| 2022 | #2217 | ↑406 |
| 2023 | #2416 | ↓199 |
| 2024 | #2345 | ↑71 |
| 2025 | #2145 | ↑200 |
Frequently asked questions about Hosea
Is Hosea a popular name?
Yes — Hosea currently ranks #2145 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hosea more common for boys or girls?
Hosea is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hosea most popular?
Hosea peaked in 1925 in United States, with 74 recorded births that year.
Is Hosea rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hosea’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #600 in 1880 to #2145 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hosea?
At least 5,568 babies have been recorded with the name Hosea across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hosea popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hosea appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Hosea?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hosea include Baylen, Fulton, Jahsir, Jelani.
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