How Many People Are Named Hosea?

5,434

people in the United States are named Hosea

1 in 61,648 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3963

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0016%

Of US population

Peak Year

1925

74 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical
Pronunciation: ho-ZAY-ə (English), ho-ZEE-ə (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea. Written in the northern kingdom, it draws parallels between his relationship with his unfaithful wife and the relationship between God and his people.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 64.5 years old

Young (<30) 1,299
23.9%
Adult (30–60) 1,054
19.4%
Senior (>60) 3,081
56.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Mississippi 253
Alabama 231
Georgia 192
Texas 159
Louisiana 123
Arkansas 112
California 103
North Carolina 71
Illinois 50
South Carolina 46

💡 Fun Facts About "Hosea"

  • 60 babies were named Hosea in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1925
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Mississippi

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