Rising since 1985, #1,478 for girls today.
Popularity of Hosanna since 1972
Babies named Hosanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 199 |
| 2000s | 270 |
| 2010s | 679 |
| 2020s | 636 |
Meaning & origin
Hosanna entered U.S. birth records in 1972 and has been climbing steadily ever since. In 2025 it ranked 1,478, with a 1-in-11,085 frequency, and reached its highest-ever rank that same year. Its trajectory shows consistent growth since 1985, placing it among modern rising biblical choices. The name is most often found in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Minnesota, suggesting a concentration in the Midwest. As a word from Jewish and Christian worship, Hosanna carries a distinct spiritual resonance that appeals to parents seeking a name with liturgical depth and rarity.
Hosanna derives from the Hebrew phrase הושיעה נא (hoshia na), meaning 'save, we pray' or 'save now'. In the Hebrew Bible, it appears in Psalm 118:25 as a plea for deliverance. The Greek form ὡσαννά (hosanna) appears in the New Testament as a shout of acclamation during Jesus's entry into Jerusalem. It has been used as a given name primarily among Christians, especially in the last few decades, though it remains rare.
Where Hosanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hosanna” around the world
Where Hosanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hosa, Anna
Sibling names for Hosanna
Names that share Hosanna's style, for a brother or sister.
