Hosea
Male name · ↓ Falling
1,795
Total Births
1902
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Hosea
Hosea is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1900s with significant usage. Approximately 1,795 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 325 births |
| 1890s | 252 births |
| 1900s | 336 births |
| 1910s | 270 births |
| 1920s | 218 births |
| 1930s | 184 births |
| 1940s | 68 births |
| 1950s | 119 births |
| 1960s | 23 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hosea?
Hosea has been given to 1,795 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1902 with 58 births that year.
Is Hosea a boy or girl name?
Hosea is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Hosea most popular?
Hosea was most popular in 1902, when 58 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Hosea?
Hosea first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).