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Hosea

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Hosea was most popular in 1925, when 74 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,575 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,581, with 67 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,501 people named Hosea.

Most popular in1925
Rank that year#1,575
Births that year74
Total since 18805,501

Hosea over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Hosea’s peak in 1925. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org