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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 64.5 years old
📈 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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